Story of the French Revolution 1: the Lion of the Revolution
by W
About This Novel
In 1789, the French royal family was on the verge of bankruptcy, food harvests failed, prices soared, and public dissatisfaction boiled. King Louis XVI announced the convening of a national meeting of the three estates. After more than 170 years, the three major estates, the clergy, the nobility, and the common people, gathered together to discuss state affairs. The aristocratic Count Mirabeau entered Parliament as a civilian representative. He used his persuasive speeches and overwhelming charm to win himself the reputation of "The Lion of the Revolution." Robespierre, the representative of the third-class civilians, Desmoulins, the civilian lawyer, and others also emerged one after another, campaigning for France in pursuit of their respective ideals. On the road to revitalizing France, they faced many conflicts between the three major estates and the French king's indecision...
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