Thousands of Parisians stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison, in Paris on 1789. The Bastille symbolised the ...

Here is the list of the four important figures in Bastille Day history: ...

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was one of the most transformative events in world history, altering the course of Europe and influencing political ideologies globally. Its origins can be traced to ...

Prince Bonaparte speaks at French Senate debate in reply to press attacks against Government and laws; Speaks, French Senate, in reply to press attacks against French Government and laws ...

Napoleon presents a summary of the most important events of Napoleon’s life, both personally and politically. The story finds Napoleon (Joaquin Phoenix) at the beginning of his career during the ...

‘Napoleon’ Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott Reunite for Action Epic. Scott and Phoenix return in this first look at Sony's historical epic about the French Revolutionary Wars commander.

The French Revolution broke out with the fall of the Bastille when Napoleon was nearly 20; he eagerly embraced the Enlightenment ideas it at least initially represented.