French Revolution For Kids

From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21, she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending helped incite the French Revolution. And after much public outcry, in 1793 she quite literally lost her head because of it.

Learn about the French Revolution with one historical fact at a time. When learning history, it’s important to first establish who the main characters were and how they influenced the events that shaped the past. By breaking facts down into pieces, it’ll become easier to digest its totality. So learn history the best way possible. Listen to this audiobook today!