Manon Roland – a Revolutionary
A background to one of the most influential Parisian salonnières of the French Revolution – Manon Roland
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Mother Goose Tales
Original fairy tales from 18th century France “From a young age, Alphonsine Leclerc challenged all expectations of what a female child should be. In a vain attempt to keep her in check, Madame Leclerc taught her to read, and she was gifted a copy of Charles Perrault’s Mother Goose Tales. The stories of Chaperon Rouge
Feudalism in France – The Estates
The fuedal system and Estates structure of French society on the eve of the Revolution The graphic at the top of this page gives an example of the structure of the feudal system. Behind the feudal pyramids is the Palace of Versailles – the home of the King of France before the Revolution. In France,
The French Bourgeoisie – The Third Estate
Social and economic difference within the Third Estate in 18th century France The Third Estate in revolutionary France was everyone who wasn’t noble by birth or favour, or a member of the clergy. Most people think of workers and peasants when they think of “The People” of the French Revolution but within this Third Estate