The French Revolution began in 1789 and was fought until 1799. In short, it was an uprising against King Louis XVI in order for the lower class to get out of the oppression they were in, both socially and economically, and to achieve equality between them and the clerics and nobles.
Regular Websites
Cornell University: French Revolution
Presents a brief account of the French Revolution, Lafayette, and access to numerous Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts as well as those which add to the coverage of the period of restoration. - Cornell University: French Revolution
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/collections/frenchrev.html
French Revolution: An Overview
Detailed account of the Revolution in France, what the French wanted in the first place, and the economic woes which hit the national treasury at the dawn of the war. - French Revolution: An Overview
http://history-world.org/french_revolution.htm
Shares topical essays, images, text documents, maps, and a timeline about the French Revolution as well as a link for those who wish to buy a book and CD on the same topic. - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
Macrohistory and World Report: The French Revolution
Beginning with details about the economic crisis which preceded the French Revolution, this site goes on to follow along with the taking of the Bastille, the feelings of the peasants toward Marie Antoinette, and other important causes of the war. - Macrohistory and World Report: The French Revolution
http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h33-fr.html
SparkNotes: The French Revolution
Contains a summary of the war and its causes, analysis of the National Assembly and the Reign of Terror and suggestions for further reading. - SparkNotes: The French Revolution
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/frenchrev