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The history of France
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French Revolution
Between 1789 and 1799 France's government, administration, military and culture of the nation as well as plunging Europe into a series of wars was changed. In the years the the revolution the monarchy was overthrown and radical restructing was forced upon the Roman Catholic Church -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Military hero Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself emperor after leading France to victory over Europe's strongest nations. He won the majority of the 60 major battles he was in. These battles lasted roughly two decades. -
Tour de France
<a href='<iframe src="https://embed.theguardian.com/embed/video/sport/video/2014/jul/28/tour-de-france-highlights-2014" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>' >2014 Tour de France</a> Henry Desgrange founds the Tour de France, the world's most popular and important bicycle race. -
WWI
France battles Germany in World War I. This lasted four years. The first major cause of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. -
The War Ends
Versaille, France is the location of the signing of the Treaty of Versaille, which ends World War I. The Treaty of Versaille was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
The Allies
Germany invades France during World War II. In 1945, Britain, France, the U.S. and other allies defeat Germany, Japan and Italy. -
Francois Mitterrand
François Mitterrand is elected president. He is in office for 14 years, becoming the longest-serving president in French history. -
Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel opens, connecting Britain and France under the English Channel. -
Francois Hollande
François Hollande is elected President. Hollande is the country's first Socialist President in 17 years.
