BBC Documentary The French Revolution

The beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille, the formation of the National Assembly, and the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

The challenges faced by Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI as they struggle amidst financial difficulties, social unrest, and the growing revolutionary sentiment in France.

The period of the Reign of Terror, marked by extreme violence, paranoia, executions, and the rise of the Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre's leadership.

During the French Revolution, the radical revolutionaries carried out drastic actions such as renaming streets, removing religious icons, and implementing a new calendar with 10-day weeks, leading to violent uprisings and mass killings in regions like the Vende. The Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre, aimed to eliminate internal and external threats but eventually led to his downfall in the Great Terror of 1794.

Robespierre's Reign of Terror intensified in 1794, associating terror with virtue and leading to the execution of thousands, including his political opponents like Danton. The Great Terror marked the peak of paranoia and bloodshed in France, culminating in Robespierre's arrest, outlawing, and eventual execution by guillotine.

Following Robespierre's fall, the French Revolution entered a period of uncertainty with debates on its impact and legacy. The revolution's influence spread globally, inspiring democratic movements in various countries and raising questions about the justification of violence for societal change.