The 1923 hyperinflation
The 1923 hyperinflation that crippled Germany was the result of devalued and worthless paper money being recklessly pumped into the economy.| Weimar Republic
The 1923 hyperinflation that crippled Germany was the result of devalued and worthless paper money being recklessly pumped into the economy.| Weimar Republic
What is history? History has many purposes but in general terms, it describes our attempts to study, understand and interpret the past.| Alpha History
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was the wife of Louis XVI and the Queen of France for much of the French Revolution, reigning from 1774 to 1792. In her final years, Antoinette endured a scurrilous campaign of gossip that accused her of everything from political interference and disregard for the poor, to infidelity and depraved sexual conduct. … Continue reading Marie Antoinette→ The post Marie Antoinette appeared first on French Revolution.| French Revolution
Name: William Doyle Lived: 1942- Nationality: English Profession(s): Historian, academic Books: The Parlement of Bordeaux and the End of the Old Regime, 1771-1790 (1974), The Old European Order, 1660-1800 (1978), Origins of the French Revolution (1980), The Ancien Regime (1986), The Oxford History of the French Revolution (1989), Venality: the Sale of Offices in Eighteenth-Century … Continue reading Historian: William Doyle→ The post Historian: William Doyle appeared first on French Revol...| French Revolution
This selection of French Revolution quotations contains remarks from significant leaders, political figures, philosophes and observers during the revolution, as well as some quotes from historians. It has been selected and compiled by Alpha History authors. If you would like to submit a relevant and interesting quotation, please contact Alpha History. Ancien Régime Revolutionary ideas … Continue reading French Revolution quotations→ The post French Revolution quotations appeared first on...| French Revolution
Name: Thomas Carlyle Lived: 1795-1881 Nationality: Scottish-British Profession(s): Writer, historian, satirist Books: The French Revolution: A History (1837) Perspective: Liberal Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish-born essayist and historian of the 19th century. Carlyle’s seminary historical text, The French Revolution: A History appeared in three volumes in 1837. It was written in a vivid and often stylised way that … Continue reading Historian: Thomas Carlyle→ The post Historian: Thomas...| French Revolution
The French Revolution is an event of great historical significance. Its ideas and outcomes shaped not only the development of France but the history of Europe. Because of its significance, the French Revolution has been studied by hundreds of historians. Few historical periods or events have been studied more and been interpreted so differently. As a consequence, the … Continue reading French Revolution historiography→ The post French Revolution historiography appeared first on French ...| French Revolution
The Law of the Maximum, passed in September 1793, was an attempt by the National Convention to ease the food crisis by fixing a maximum limit for prices. This followed months of agitation and political unrest, culminating in the expulsion of the Girondins from the Convention. The Law of the Maximum was well received by … Continue reading The Law of the Maximum→ The post The Law of the Maximum appeared first on French Revolution.| French Revolution
The Cult of the Supreme Being was devised by Robespierre in April 1794 and introduced by an edict of the National Convention. It was an attempt to create a state-sanctioned deist religion, independent of the Catholic church and in line with revolutionary values.| French Revolution
On 18 Floreal (May 7th 1794) the National Convention, at Robespierre's beckoning, passed the following decree, establishing the Cult of the Supreme Being.| French Revolution
Writing for history is a difficult skill that requires years of practice and reflection to master. This page offers some tips for aspiring history writers.| alphahistory.com
This page contains brief definitions of some important history concepts. Learning these concepts as an important step toward 'thinking like a historian'.| alphahistory.com
A glossary of symbols you might encounter when examining historical sources. Click to read a brief description and possible meanings for several symbols.| alphahistory.com
One of the challenges for history students is understanding and working with historians. Historians are the architects of history and play a pivotal role in how we view the past.| alphahistory.com
This page contains some useful suggestions and advice for writing a history essay.| alphahistory.com
As the word suggests, research is the search for information and evidence. Researching for history is an essential skill for both historians and students.| alphahistory.com
A symbol is a way of presenting a concept or idea in visual form. Symbols are a common method of adding meaning and purpose to historical visual sources.| alphahistory.com
A collection of history quotes, offering many broad perspectives about history, what it is, how it should be created and what it should be used for.| alphahistory.com
This page contains a list of 'history words': words and phrases commonly used or encountered by people who study history.| alphahistory.com
