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HIST 372: The French Revolution & Napoleon

Use this guide to access background information, books, journal articles, web sites, and primary sources related to the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

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Screengrab of Henry Advanced Search for the Subjects France History Revolution and Causes.

  • Try synonyms (ex: Napoleon I; Napoleon Bonaparte; Emperor of the French; First Consul).

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Here are a few search terms to get you started.

This is not an exhaustive list.

 

  • Europe -- History -- 1789-1815

  • France -- Civilization -- 18th century

  • France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815

  • France -- History, Military -- 1789-1815

  • France -- History -- Reign of Terror, 1793-1794

  • France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799

  • Great Britain -- History -- 1789-1820

  • Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793

  • Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793

  • Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

  • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815

  • Peninsular War, 1807-1814

  • Politics and culture -- France -- History -- 18th century

  • Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794

TIP: To focus your search, try searching:

France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Add your term here

Then add one of these terms:

  • Causes
  • Literature and the revolution
  • Economic aspects
  • Foreign public opinion
  • Religious aspects
  • Social aspects

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