Preface
Introduction
Myth 1. The Enlightenment Philosophes Provoked the French Revolution
Myth 2. Marie Antoinette Said, "Let Them Eat Cake!"
Myth 3. The Revolution Had Its Origins in Class Conflict between the
Capitalist Bourgeoisie and the Feudal Aristocracy
Myth 4. Support for the Revolution was Determined by Estate
Myth 5. The People of Paris Stormed the Bastille to Free the Prisoners
Thereby Joining the Revolution against the Despotism of Louis XVI
Myth 6. The Revolution Was Fought by Men While the Women Mostly Stayed at
Home
Myth 7. The King and Queen Were Guillotined without Official Trials
Myth 8. The Revolution Is Epitomized by the Terror and the Guillotine
Myth 9. The Fall of Robespierre on 9 Thermidor Was to Bring an Immediate
End to the Terror and the Revolution
Myth 10. The French Revolution Was Just a French Revolution
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
