Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread ...

The Chevalier d'Éon was an 18th Century French nobleman, trusted spy to King Louis XV, and for the last 33 years of their long and colourful life, a woman. The story of d'Eon's life is certainly ...