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
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
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
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
