This period was characterized by the fall of the monarchy, the establishment of the National Convention and the Reign of Terror, the Thermidorian Reaction and the founding of the Directory, and, finally, the creation of the Consulate and Napoleon's rise to power.
Denne periode var karakteriseret af monarkiets afskaffelse, oprettelsen af Nationalkonventet og det berygtede terrorregime, oprettelsen af Direktoriet samt Thermidorreaktionen, og til slut overgangen til konsulatet og Napoleons magtovertagelse.