Gothic Literature | Compare and Contrast
1770–1820: Revolutions in North America and France cause changes in systems of government.
Today: Breakup of the former Soviet Union in 1991 continues to cause widespread shifts and changes in government structures in Europe.
1770–1820: The French Revolution produces the Reign of Terror, a period of great violence, bloodshed, and uncertainty.
Today: Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001, cause great loss of life, destruction, and uncertainty.
1770–1820: Growing interest in...
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