A Brief History of France Paperback / softback
by Paul F. State
Paperback / softback
Description
A Brief History of France offers a broad overview of the country's history, from the prehistoric Neanderthals to the present nation at the heart of the European Union, while also exploring the country's geography, culture, and society.
Loaded with black-and-white photographs, maps, and informative sidebars, this new resource paints a detailed picture for readers interested in this European country.
Coverage includes: -Migration and eventual defeat of the Gauls by the Romans under Julius Caesar -Wave of invasions of Germanic tribes from central and eastern Europe -Christianity and the Kingdom of the Franks -Joan of Arc and the making of the monarchy -The French Revolution -Republican rule -Food and fashion -Two world wars and the interwar years -Regeneration and transformation -Contemporary culture and leisure -Issues of cultural assimilation and multiculturalism in the 21st century.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:416 pages, 59 black and white photographs and illustrations, 12 maps
- Publisher:Facts On File Inc
- Publication Date:30/12/2010
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- ISBN:9780816083282
Other Formats
- Hardback from £48.95
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:416 pages, 59 black and white photographs and illustrations, 12 maps
- Publisher:Facts On File Inc
- Publication Date:30/12/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780816083282