Resources to Assist with A Tale of Two Cities 

Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Genius

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A Safari Montage video

A&E Biography takes a look at the life, influences and work of one of the most beloved and influential writers of all time. Born to a life of obscurity and dark despair, Charles Dickens's genius made him one of the most successful and beloved figures of his time. Follow Dickens from his year as a child laborer to his international success with the publication of Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities and more. Part of the A&E Biography: Authors Series.

http://safariwan.bcps.org/?a=54724&d=00397AA

BBC Bleak House Animation: Charles Dickens

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An animated biography of Charles Dickens

BrainPop: Charles Dickens

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You’ll learn why he had to work to support his family at the age of 12, and how that experience influenced his writing. You’ll find out how a book of humorous sketches of English life put him on the literary map, and how he became one of England’s best-known authors. Finally, you’ll learn a little bit about some of Dickens’ most famous novels and how he used his writing to awaken readers to the dangers of poverty and class discrimination.

BrainPop: French Revolution

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In this BrainPOP movie on the French Revolution, you’ll learn exactly how and why the people of France overthrew their monarchy. You’ll find out about the three “estates” that the country was divided into, and how the so-called “third estate” managed to grow in power and influence. You’ll hear about some of the thinkers of the Enlightenment, and the influence they had on the people of their time. Plus, Tim and Moby will teach you how the promise of freedom, equality, and brotherhood devolved into a violent battle between rival factions.

Biography: A Dickensian Childhood

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A video about Dicken's childhood

BBC History  

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Brief biography about Charles Dickens from the BBC

The Charles Dickens Museum

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A link to the Charles Dickens museum of London.

Contains information about the authors life and literature.

The French Revolution

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a website aimed at kids to exlplain the French Revolution

from Kidspast.com 

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

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Exploring the French Revolution

The Charles Dickens Page

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A page made about Charles Dickens by David Purdue

Books in Our Library

The 10 most remarkable writers
 [ Book ] 808 ARN Arnold, Jayn.
  Published 2008

Life in Charles Dickens' England
 [ Book ] 823 YAN Yancey, Diane.
  Published 1999

The 10 mightiest conquerors
 [ Book ] 909 KOH Koh, Frederick.
  Published 2008

Dickens : his work and his world
 [ Book ] 921 DIC Rosen, Michael, 1946-
  Published 2005

Napoleon Bonaparte
 [ Book ] 921 NAP Landau, Elaine.
  Published 2006

George Washington, spymaster : how the Americans outspied the British and won the Revolutionary War
 [ Book ] 921 WAS Allen, Thomas B.
  Published 2004

France : the culture
 [ Book ] 944 NIC Nickles, Greg, 1969-
  Published 2000

France : the land
 [ Book ] 944 NIC Nickles, Greg, 1969-
  Published 2000

France : the people
 [ Book ] 944 NIC Nickles, Greg, 1969-
  Published 2000

Robespierre and the French Revolution in world history
 [ Book ] 944.04 MCG McGowen, Tom.
  Published 2000

The age of Napoleon
 [ Book ] 944.05 HEN Henderson, Harry, 1951 Jan. 5-
  Published 1999

From colonies to country
 [ Book ] 973 HAK Hakim, Joy.
  Published 2005

America in the time of George Washington, 1747 to 1803
 [ Book ] 973.3 ISA Isaacs, Sally Senzell, 1950-
  Published 1998

Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles
 [ Book ] F LAS Lasky, Kathryn.
  Published 2000

Lives and works : young adult authors.
 [ Book ] REF 810.8 LIV V.1
  Published 1998

England
 [ Book ] REF 942 ENG Beardon, Hannah.
  Published 1999