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France since 1870 : Culture, Politics and Society, Hardback Book

France since 1870 : Culture, Politics and Society Hardback

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This thoroughly revised, updated and expanded new edition of an established text surveys the cultural, social and political history of France from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and the Paris Commune through to Emmanuel Macron’s presidency.

Incorporating the newest interpretations of past events, Sowerwine seamlessly integrates culture, gender, and race into political and social history.

This edition features extended coverage of the 2007-8 financial crisis, the rise of the political and cultural far right and the issues of colonialism and its contemporary repercussions. This is an essential resource for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students of history, French studies or European studies taking courses on modern French history or European history.

This text will also appeal to scholars and readers with an interest in modern French history. ‘Richly informative and lucidly presented, Sowerwine’s France since 1870 offers essential reading for students and researchers.

Particularly powerful is the new final chapter, which draws on historical expertise to explore and explain the literary and political malaise of contemporary France.’ – Jessica Wardhaugh, University of Warwick, UK. ‘This third edition is unparalleled in its reach and excellence as a history of modern France from 1870 to the present.

Sowerwine seamlessly integrates culture, gender, and race into political and social history.

His incorporation of the newest interpretations of past events as well as the historical perspective he lends to current events such as terror attacks, new laws regarding labor and marriage, modern globalization, neo-liberalism—as well as to France’s darkening mood--make this highly readable book a true masterpiece.’ – Elinor Accampo, University of Southern California, USA. ‘Her recent social and economic challenges have cast deep shadows into the story of modern France that Charles Sowerwine tells so clearly.

Those dark questions about culture, politics and society have their full place in this This scholarly but accessible reassessment of French history since 1870.

This edition raises new questions about France’s story, directly and compellingly, and remains the key text for readers who are curious about modern France.’ – Julian Wright, Northumbria University, UK. ‘Following on the fine precedent set by earlier editions, this masterful survey offers students and the public alike a readable and illuminating account of the tortuous and ever intriguing path of French history since 1870.’ – George Sheridan, University of Oregon, USA.

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