Author: Jacques Bainville
Publisher:
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 516

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Author: Ralph Gibson
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 136

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Author: Guillaume de Bertier de Sauvigny
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456

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Author: Lorànt Deutsch
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125002367X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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A phenomenal bestseller in France, Metronome presents a fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro system Did you know that the last Gallic warriors massacred by the Romans lie beneath the Eiffel Tower? That the remains of Paris's first cathedral are under a parking lot in the Fifth District? Metronome follows Loránt Deutsch, historian and lifelong Francophile, as he goes on a compelling journey through the ages, treating readers to Paris as they've never seen it before. Using twenty-one stops of the subway system as focal points—one per century—Deutsch shows, from the underground up, the unique, often violent, and always striking events that shaped one of the world's most romanticized city. Readers will find out which streets are hiding incredible historical treasures in plain sight; peer into forgotten nooks and crannies of the City of Lights and learn what used to be there; and discover that, however deeply buried, something always remains.

Author: Jules Michelet
Publisher:
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 462

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Author: Patrick Boucheron
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
ISBN: 1590519418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 993

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This dynamic collection presents a new way of writing national and global histories while developing our understanding of France in the world through short, provocative essays that range from prehistoric frescoes to Coco Chanel to the terrorist attacks of 2015. Bringing together an impressive group of established and up-and-coming historians, this bestselling history conceives of France not as a fixed, rooted entity, but instead as a place and an idea in flux, moving beyond all borders and frontiers, shaped by exchanges and mixtures. Presented in chronological order from 34,000 BC to 2015, each chapter covers a significant year from its own particular angle--the marriage of a Viking leader to a Carolingian princess proposed by Charles the Fat in 882, the Persian embassy's reception at the court of Louis XIV in 1715, the Chilean coup d'état against President Salvador Allende in 1973 that mobilized a generation of French left-wing activists. France in the World combines the intellectual rigor of an academic work with the liveliness and readability of popular history. With a brand-new preface aimed at an international audience, this English-language edition will be an essential resource for Francophiles and scholars alike.

Author: John Russell (A.M., of Philadelphia.)
Publisher:
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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Author: Jules Michelet
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019667842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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History of France is a comprehensive history of France from ancient times to the modern era. It covers the major events and personalities that shaped French history and provides a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and political factors that influenced them. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of France. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: OVANDO BYRON SUPER
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150

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Histoire De France BY OVANDO BYRON SUPERiré de l’ouvrage « Simple récits de l’histoire de France » du pédagogue Gustave Ducoudray, cette Histoire de France est conçue comme un manuel destiné aux néophytes. Des guerres de religion à Louis XIV, en passant par Napoléon et la féodalité, l’Histoire est ainsi rendue accessible au plus grand nombre, dans un style simple, clair mais néanmoins précis. Contenu : 1. LES GAULOIS 2. LES FRANCS 3. CHARLEMAGNE (768-814) 4. LOUIS LE PIEUX—LE TRAITÉ DE VERDUN—CHARLES LE CHAUVE—LES NORMANDS 5. LA FÉODALITÉ 6. LES CROISADES—LA CHEVALERIE 7. PHILIPPE LE BEL ET SES FILS—LES VALOIS—GUERRE DE CENT ANS 8. CHARLES VI 9. CHARLES VII—JEANNE D'ARC 10. LOUIS XI (1461-1483) 11. CHARLES VIII—LOUIS XII—FRANÇOIS Ier 12. LES GUERRES DE RELIGION 13. LOUIS XIII (1610-1643)—MINISTÈRE DU CARDINAL DE RICHELIEU 14. LOUIS XIV (1643-1715)—MAZARIN 15. LOUIS XV (1715-1774) 16. LOUIS XVI—LA RÉVOLUTION (1774-1793) 17. LA RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 18. LE CONSULAT (1799-1804) 19. L'EMPIRE (1804-1815) 20. LA FRANCE DEPUIS 1815 21. LEXIQUE Histoire De France BY OVANDO BYRON SUPER

Author: Stéphane Henaut
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620972522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345

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A "delicious" (Dorie Greenspan), "genial" (Kirkus Reviews), "very cool book about the intersections of food and history" (Michael Pollan)—as featured in the New York Times "The complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of [France's] . . . most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel." —The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" (Publishers Weekly), A Bite-Sized History of France is a thoroughly original book that explores the facts and legends of the most popular French foods and wines. Traversing the cuisines of France's most famous cities as well as its underexplored regions, the book is enriched by the "authors' friendly accessibility that makes these stories so memorable" (The New York Times Book Review). This innovative social history also explores the impact of war and imperialism, the age-old tension between tradition and innovation, and the enduring use of food to prop up social and political identities. The origins of the most legendary French foods and wines—from Roquefort and cognac to croissants and Calvados, from absinthe and oysters to Camembert and champagne—also reveal the social and political trends that propelled France's rise upon the world stage. As told by a Franco-American couple (Stéphane is a cheesemonger, Jeni is an academic) this is an "impressive book that intertwines stories of gastronomy, culture, war, and revolution. . . . It's a roller coaster ride, and when you're done you'll wish you could come back for more" (The Christian Science Monitor).