The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

Robb, Graham

ISBN 10: 0393059731 / ISBN 13: 9780393059731

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2007

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0393059731.G

Synopsis:

A narrative exploration of France's lesser-known landscapes and inhabitants celebrates the country's ancient tribes, prehistoric networks, and early religions, in a historical tour that offers insight into how France was explored, charted, and colonized outside of regions under imperial influence. 25,000 first printing.

Review: '(A) sparkling account...Robb cycled 14, 000 miles to bring his learning to life, which this book blissfully does.'
-- Independent

'A revealing biography of ordinary French citizens and a portrait of the world beyond Paris and the urban elite.' -- Time Out

'Captivatingly full of the author's own discoveries - exotic landscapes, weird customs, remarkable individuals and events overlooked by history' -- Guardian

'Engaging and lyrical... Gives voice to the France we have forgotten. Formidable.' -- Psychologies Magazine

'Full of amazing new facts, some horrific and some hilarious. A wonderful read.' -- The Guardian, Readers' Books of the Year

'Robb is a compellingly and hugely knowledgeable guide to a country that we only thought we knew.' -- London Review of Books

'Superlative history of la France profonde' -- Sunday Times 100 best holiday reads

'The most informative book I read was Graham Robb's brilliant, insanely compendious The Discovery of France.' -- Sean O'Brien, The Times Literary Supplement

'The search for an elusive `real' France haunted both natives and visitors throughout the 20th Century...' -- London Review of Books

'This is a vivid and indispensable book, so full of unexpected and wittily related treasures...' -- Daily Telegraph

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Discovery of France: A Historical ...
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good