In July 1794, Robespierre himself was executed, ending the most radical phase of the revolution. 4. The Rise of Napoleon (1795–1799)
As internal chaos grew and external wars against European monarchies intensified, the revolution turned violent: La révolution française
Years of bad harvests, food shortages, and skyrocketing bread prices left the peasantry starving. In July 1794, Robespierre himself was executed, ending
Following the Terror, a five-man executive body called the took power but proved weak and corrupt. This instability allowed a young, successful general named Napoleon Bonaparte to seize power in a coup d'état in November 1799, effectively ending the revolution and beginning the Napoleonic Era. 5. Lasting Legacy The French Revolution left a permanent mark on the world: In July 1794