| The History of France Revised Edition Contributor(s): Ph D., W. Scott Haine (Author), Thackeray, Frank W. (Editor), Findling, John E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440863822 ISBN-13: 9781440863820 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - France - Political Science | World - European - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Dewey: 944 |
| LCCN: 2019008925 |
| Series: Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 0.1" W x 9.3" (1.55 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From Gothic cathedrals to rap and hip-hop, France is at the intersection of the worlds of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, and it continues to renew the democratic model of politics. Having weathered the storms of the first half of the 20th century, France has helped to curb the recent global march of right-wing nationalism, while economically France ranks among the U.S., China, Japan, Germany, and Great Britain as one of the most powerful economies in the world. The History of France is up-to-date and concise yet comprehensive, offering a readers a current, narrative history of France. Engagingly written for students and general readers alike, it brings to life the compelling history of this fractious and fascinating country. Chronological chapters examine the history of France through the first year and a half of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. A timeline and appendix of Significant Individuals round out the work. |