France in the Revolution, a 26 chapter work by James Breck Perkins.

From the introduction, circa March 1911: On all this, the author of the present work has much to say that should be remembered, and never, perhaps, has the question of how and why what happened could take place, been so clearly put before the American reader.

"Public opinion became, at the last, the most potent factor in controlling the decision of the French government ... It was the popular enthusiasm for American liberty which penetrated the council chamber and influenced the ministers in their decision, even if they failed to recognize such a motive."

Would France keep her word, and, if success was attained, reserve for herself nothing on a continent two thirds of which had been hers?

She would, and did, keep her word.

Relationships can be hard work, but they are worth it.

France in the Revolution