The editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica are pleased to present the world of Marie-Antoinette and the French Revolution, from the grandeur and opulence of the French rgime to its chaotic downfall and the new order that rose from its ashes. Here you will learn about the extravagant history of the royal Palace of Versailles with its Hall of Mirrors and extensive gardens, and the lavish court style of Louis XVI. Articles include biographical portraits of Marie-Antoinette and her confidantes and conspirators, as well as profiles of other fascinating characters such as Robespierre and Voltaire.