A Concise History of France - Softcover

Price, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052136809X ISBN 13: 9780521368094

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This book provides a clear and well-informed guide to French history from the emergence of a strong state in the Ile-de-France in the early middle ages, to the trente glorieuses following the Second World War and the Mitterrand presidency. As such, 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, in whose interests, and with what consequences. Roger Price examines the role of leading figures including Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, the two Napoleans, Clemenceau and De Gaulle as well as the lives of ordinary people. A rich entertaining guide for the student and general reader.

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Review

'... coherent and eminently readable. It is a major - indeed unique - achievement.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Book Description

The third of the successful Concise Historie s, Roger Price's study of France ranges from the early middle ages to the Mitterrand presidency. The essential guide for student or traveller.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052136809X
• ISBN 13: 9780521368094
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 387