France before the Revolution The French Revolution The Gauls and the Franks The House of Bourbon—I. The House of Bourbon—II. The House of Bourbon—III. The House of Capet—I. The House of Capet—II. The House of Valois—I. The House of Valois—II. The House of Valois—III. The House of Valois—IV. Later Days The Merovings and Carlovings The Reign of Terror and the Rise of Napoleon