A Short History Of France
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France A Short History
Author | : Jeremy Black |
Publsiher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2021-06-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780500776445 |
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Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: Frances sense of national identity is inextricably linked to its dramatic history, which fascinates the world and attracts millions each year to visit its chateaux and cathedrals, boulevards and vineyards. Ancient roots allied to a social, political and military history that has witnessed revolution, conflict and occupation mean that France holds a unique position in the modern world. In this short, easy-to-digest history of a vast subject, Jeremy Black succinctly narrates how Frances past has created its distinct character. Country and destination, nation and idea, France has an incomparable cultural legacy, and exerts a powerful artistic, intellectual and political influence across the globe. Blacks vivid take on history emphasizes the unexpected nature of events and unpredictable outcomes on a fragmented country, from the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the origins of Gothic architecture, from Monet and Degas to the Lumière brothers, and from the cataclysm of the 1789 Revolution through the countercultural student protests of 1968 to todays gilets jaunes. Blacks concise, insightful tour of the key historical moments and vibrant personalities that shaped France provides an indispensable guide to understanding the country today.
A Brief History of France
Author | : Cecil Jenkins |
Publsiher | : Robinson |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2017-07-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781472140272 |
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When we think of France, we tend think of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris or the chic beaches of St Tropez. Yet, as the largest country in Europe, France is home to extraordinary diversity. The idea of 'Frenchness' emerged through 2,000 years of history and it is this riveting story, from the Roman conquest of Gaul to the present day, that Cecil Jenkins tells: of the forging of this great nation through its significant people and events and and its fascinating culture. As he unfolds this narrative, Jenkins shows why the French began to see themselves as so different from the rest of Europe, but also why, today, the French face the same problems with regard to identity as so many other European nations.
A Short History of the French Revolution Subscription
Author | : Jeremy D. Popkin |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 155 |
Release | : 2016-07-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781315508924 |
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This book attempts to introduce students to the major events that make up the story of the French Revolution and to the different ways in which historians have interpreted them. It covers the relationship between France and the United States.
A Concise History of France
Author | : Roger Price |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 529 |
Release | : 2014-02-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781107017825 |
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This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available ranging from the early middle ages to the present. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic and social structures and beliefs, and offers rich insights into the lives of ordinary men and women. This third edition has been substantially revised and includes a new chapter on contemporary France - a society and political system in crisis as a result of globalisation, rising unemployment, a failing educational system, growing social and racial tensions, corruption, the rise of the extreme right, and a widespread loss of confidence in political leaders.
A Short History of France
Author | : Mary Platt Parmele |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1898 |
Genre | : France |
ISBN | : NYPL:33433071369205 |
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A Short History of the French Revolution 1789 1799
Author | : Albert Soboul |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0520028554 |
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A Marxist analysis of the causes and course of the French Revolution argues that it can be understood, on all levels, only in terms of class struggle.
A Concise History of France
Author | : Roger Price |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 1993-01-21 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 052136809X |
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This book provides a clear and well-informed guide to French history from the early middle ages, with the emergence of a strong state in the Ile-de-France, to the trente glorieuses following the Second World War and including the Mitterand presidency. It provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available. Among the book's central themes are the relationship between state and society, the impact of war and such crucial questions as who possessed political power, how this power was used, and in whose interests and with what consequences. It takes account of the great figures of French history, including Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, the two Napoleons, Clemenceau and De Gaulle, and also the findings of modern social historians concerned with the life and death of ordinary people, the passing of generations, social structures, beliefs, and economic activity. This is a rich and entertaining guide to France for the student and general reader.
A Short History of France
Author | : Mary Platt Parmele |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1907 |
Genre | : France |
ISBN | : OCLC:1049767061 |
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