The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a pivotal event that marked the transition from an absolute monarchy to a republic in France.
It arose from social, economic, and political discontent exacerbated by financial crisis. The storming of the Bastille in 1789 symbolized the start of the uprising. The National Constituent Assembly enacted reforms and declared human rights.
The radical phase, led by Robespierre, led to the execution of King Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror. Finally, Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup in 1799 ended the revolution, consolidating his power and inaugurating a new era in Europe.
