History of France
Author | : John Russell (A.M., of Philadelphia.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 1836 |
Genre | : France |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : John Russell (A.M., of Philadelphia.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 1836 |
Genre | : France |
ISBN | : |
Author | : John Julius Norwich |
Publisher | : Atlantic Monthly Press |
Total Pages | : 493 |
Release | : 2018-10-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0802146708 |
An “engaging, enthusiastic, sympathetic, funny” journey through French history from the New York Times–bestselling author of Absolute Monarchs (The Wall Street Journal). Beginning with Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul in the first century BC, this study of French history comprises a cast of legendary characters―Charlemagne, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, and Marie Antoinette, to name a few―as John Julius Norwich chronicles France’s often violent, always fascinating history. From the French Revolution―after which neither France nor the world would be the same again―to the storming of the Bastille, from the Vichy regime and the Resistance to the end of the Second World War, A History of France is packed with heroes and villains, battles and rebellion—written with both an expert command of detail and a lively appreciation for the subject matter by this “true master of narrative history” (Simon Sebag Montefiore).
Author | : Jack Goldstein |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : 2013-05-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1783330007 |
In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of France. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous French figures and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting France, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
Author | : Fernand Braudel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 792 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : France |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Roger Price |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 529 |
Release | : 2014-02-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1107017823 |
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.
Author | : Colin Jones |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 1999-05-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521669924 |
Combining superb illustration with authoritative text, this is a major political and social history of France from earliest times to the eve of the new millennium. Colin Jones offers not only an expert's account of political, social and cultural developments, but also a fresh and full interpretation of French history. The Cambridge Illustrated History of France places an innovatory emphasis on the importance of issues of regionalism, class, gender and race in the French heritage. Ranging across social, political, geographical and cultural lines - from prehistoric menhirs to the Pompidou Centre, from Louis XIV's Versailles to twentieth-century high-rises, from Marie Antoinette to Marie Claire - the author provides a host of lively and penetrating new insights into the shaping of the modern nation.
Author | : Laura Lee Downs |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780801444142 |
A diverse array of historians provide autobiographical essays in which they explore their intellectual, political, and personal engagements with France and its past.
Author | : Patrick Boucheron |
Publisher | : Other Press, LLC |
Total Pages | : 993 |
Release | : 2019-04-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1590519418 |
This dynamic collection presents a new way of writing national and global histories while developing our understanding of France in the world through short, provocative essays that range from prehistoric frescoes to Coco Chanel to the terrorist attacks of 2015. Bringing together an impressive group of established and up-and-coming historians, this bestselling history conceives of France not as a fixed, rooted entity, but instead as a place and an idea in flux, moving beyond all borders and frontiers, shaped by exchanges and mixtures. Presented in chronological order from 34,000 BC to 2015, each chapter covers a significant year from its own particular angle--the marriage of a Viking leader to a Carolingian princess proposed by Charles the Fat in 882, the Persian embassy's reception at the court of Louis XIV in 1715, the Chilean coup d'état against President Salvador Allende in 1973 that mobilized a generation of French left-wing activists. France in the World combines the intellectual rigor of an academic work with the liveliness and readability of popular history. With a brand-new preface aimed at an international audience, this English-language edition will be an essential resource for Francophiles and scholars alike.
Author | : Captivating History |
Publisher | : Captivating History |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2021-03-26 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781637162613 |
If you want to discover the influential and captivating history of France, then read on... France has influenced the course of history in Europe and the world for centuries. Considered one of the world's most beautiful countries and home to some of the world's most visited tourist locations, France has enthralled and fascinated the people who've discovered that, in many ways, the history of France encompasses both the good and bad in the human character. The French have rightly prided themselves on their food, fashion, painting, sculpture, theater, films, and literature, among much else. The names Escoffier, Saint-Laurent, Monet, Rodin, Moliere, Truffaut, and Voltaire are known throughout the world. The famous Eiffel Tower is recognized as the symbol of France to people in the most remote places of the globe, but there is so much more to the history of France than escargot, wine, Impressionism, and movies. In this book, you'll learn the history of France and of the French, one of the most fascinating, frightening, and inspiring histories of them all. In History of France: A Captivating Guide to French History, you will discover topics such as: The simple facts about France-its population, economy, and geography The surprisingly advanced world of the Gauls and their famous leader Vercingetorix, who waged a bloody war against the Romans and Julius Caesar The great emperor Charlemagne, who created the largest and strongest military and the greatest empire after the fall of Rome and who was also the first "Holy Roman The legendary Joan of Arc, the teenager who victoriously inspired the armies of France against the English in the 15th century The amazing world of Louis XIV and his beautiful and grandiose Palace of Versailles The bloody, inspiring struggle for freedom that was the French Revolution and how it still influences revolutions and politics today The brilliant Napoleon Bonaparte, the Corsican-born "foreigner" who built an empire using the force of his will and who was ahead of his time, enacting military tactics that are still studied today in military academies around the world The tragic Franco-Prussian War and how it led to the bloody wars of the 20th century in Europe France's brave role in World War I The tragedy of WWII, the French Resistance, and collaboration The internal struggles of France since the end of the Second World War And much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of France!
Author | : Ian Coller |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0520260643 |
"Ian Coller's fascinating book explores the making of modern France during the Napoleonic period and under the Restoration 'from the outside inward'. He examines the life of Arab migrants in France: their role as outsiders, and victims, but also as participants in the creation of the modern nation and its empire. In the process he also throws much light on the history of the contemporary Arab Middle East and North Africa."—C.A. Bayly, University of Cambridge