The French Empire tried to turn the page on the revolution’s earnest vision of universal egalitarianism. A one-man rule was imposed, freedom of expression curtailed, workers’ rights eroded.

For many people, however, mention of this period of French history leads to the vision of a bloodthirsty Revolution indiscriminately sending to their death thousands of nobles.

France has changed its tricolour flag to its pre-1970’s navy-toned predecessor as an homage to the French Revolution. Although the newer flags were hoisted around the Elysée Palace last year ...

Macron protests: King Charles visit ‘would have echoed French revolution’ Violent unrest over Emmanuel Macron’s retirement age plans put halt to King and Queen Consort’s first state visit ...