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A propaganda poster from 1793 representing the French First Republic with the slogan "Unity and Indivisibility of the Republic. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity or Death", together with symbols such as tricolour flags, phrygian cap and gallic rooster
A propaganda poster from 1793 representing the French First Republic with the slogan "Unity and Indivisibility of the Republic. Liberty, Equality, Fra
Text displayed on a 1793 placard announcing the sale of expropriated property (biens nationaux). Soon after the Revolution, the motto was often writte
Text displayed on a 1793 placard announcing the sale of expropriated property (biens nationaux). Soon after the Revolution, the motto was often written as "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, or Death". "Death" was later dropped for being too strongly associated with the Reign of Terror and excesses of the Revolution.
An Alsatian sign, 1792: Freiheit Gleichheit Brüderlichk. od. Tod ("Liberty Equality Fraternity or Death") Tod den Tyranen ("Death to Tyrants") Heil de
An Alsatian sign, 1792: Freiheit Gleichheit Brüderlichk. od. Tod ("Liberty Equality Fraternity or Death") Tod den Tyranen ("Death to Tyrants") Heil den Völkern ("Long Live the Peoples")
5-franc piece, 1849
5-franc piece, 1849
France
The Maison carrée was a temple of the Gallo-Roman city of Nemausus (present-day Nîmes) and is one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere.
The Maison carrée was a temple of the Gallo-Roman city of Nemausus (present-day Nîmes) and is one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere.
With Clovis's conversion to Catholicism in 498, the Frankish monarchy, elective and secular until then, became hereditary and of divine right.
With Clovis's conversion to Catholicism in 498, the Frankish monarchy, elective and secular until then, became hereditary and of divine right.
Joan of Arc led the French Army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), which paved the way for the final victory.
Joan of Arc led the French Army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), which paved the way for the final victory.
Louis XIV, the "Sun King", was the absolute monarch of France who made the country the leading power in Europe.
Louis XIV, the "Sun King", was the absolute monarch of France who made the country the leading power in Europe.