Although the French Revolution is associated with efforts to dechristianize the French state and citizens, it actually had long-term religious--even Christian--

This book examines an unsuccessful assassination attempt against Louis XV of France and the trial of his assailant, Robert-Francois Damiens, revealing the begin

While the French Revolution has been much discussed and studied, its impact on religious life in France is rather neglected. Yet, during this brief period, reli

The French Revolution was one of the greatest events in world history, filled with remarkable characters and dramatic events. From its beginning in 1789 to the

The 115,000 priests on French territory in 1789 belonged to an evolving tradition of priesthood. The challenge of making sense of the Christian tradition can be