The 25 years between the onset of the French Revolution in 1789 and the Bourbon Restoration after Napoleon in 1814 is an astonishing period in world history. This era shook the foundations of the old world and marked a permanent shift for politics, religion, and society--not just for France, but for all of Europe. Taught by a distinguished professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, these 48 exciting episodes are your opportunity to learn the full story of this captivating period.This deep, immersive study covers an impressive amount of ground. You'll investigate the causes of the Revolution--a perfect storm of famine, war debt, social inequality, and economic downturn; you'll trace the era's major events, from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 to the execution of King Louis XVI to Napoleon's major campaigns; and you'll learn about the many governments the French people experienced in such a short period--the monarchy, the republic, the empire, and more.You'll also see how the French Revolution raised a host of questions that are still with us today: What happens when people living under a traditional monarchy try to invent a democracy and an egalitarian society? How do you wrench the modern world out of the old? How do you secure equality for everyone in society? You'll study these philosophical questions through the eyes of the people--the leaders and the citizens, the famous and the infamous, the soldiers and the writers, the wealthy and the hungry--as they struggled to advance their cause and come to terms with each new development. From the machinations of the highest officers to the violence of the hungry crowds; from the battles and international treaties to the bedrooms of Versailles and jail cells of the Bastille; Professor Desan takes you into this era from every angle.