Napoleon rose from second lieutenant to commander during French Revolution. He achieved exceptional success at Toulon during 1793 siege. Won Battle of 13 Vendémiaire in 1795 using artillery effectively. Led successful Italian Campaign against First Coalition in 1796-1797
Published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris during French Revolution. Novel tells story of Dr. Manette's 18-year imprisonment and release to London. Became one of Dickens's best-known historical fiction works. Ranked 63rd on BBC's The Big Read poll in 2003
Girondins were a loosely affiliated political group during French Revolution. Name given by Montagnards to deputies from Gironde department. Group included prominent figures like Brissot, Roland, and Brissot. Never formed formal political party, but supported democratic revolution
Drafted by Lafayette with Jefferson's help, finalized by Sieyès and Mirabeau. Inspired by Enlightenment philosophers and US Declaration of Independence. Published on August 26, 1789, as first step toward French constitution
Revolution began with Estates General meeting in May 1789. Third Estate broke away and formed National Assembly in June. Bastille stormed on July 14, 1789, marking start of revolution. Feudalism abolished and Catholic Church confiscated
Born in 1769 on Corsica to Italian noble family. Moved to mainland France in 1779 and joined military academy. Graduated from École militaire in 1785, first Corsican to do so