Born in 1728, French aristocrat Charles d'Eon de Beaumont had served his country as a diplomat, soldier, and spy for fifteen years when rumors that he was a woman began to circulate in the courts of E
This fascinating book studies all aspects of the French Revolution, from its origins, through its development, right up to the consequences of this major historical event.Bringing together key texts a
Kleck (criminology and criminal justice, Florida State U.) and lawyer Don Kates summon evidence and research on guns and violence to argue that guns are unfairly demonized. Topics addressed include m
This book teaches students about key historical ideas by recreating the intellectual, political, and ideological events occurring in revolutionary Paris in the summer of 1791. It presents a game in wh
In this Reacting to the Past game, the classroom is transformed into Paris in 1791. As members of the National Assembly gather to craft a constitution for a new France, students wrestle with the threa
