Modern France: The Basics
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 5. January 2028
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-138-78323-2 (ISBN)
Description
Modern France: The Basics is an accessible guide to the history of France from the French Revolution of 1789 to the present day.Demystifying the most important events in France's post-revolution history, it clearly explains the social, cultural and political forces which shaped modern France, and why they are essential to understanding key issues in contemporary France. Covering such topics as:
The French Revolution and the advent of the Republic
World War I and its aftermath
France in World War II
De Gaulle's V Republic
La Grande Alternance
France in the 21st Century
Providing a chronological overview, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of key terms and a range of thinking points, Modern France: The Basics is an essential read for anyone studying France in its cultural and historical context.
The French Revolution and the advent of the Republic
World War I and its aftermath
France in World War II
De Gaulle's V Republic
La Grande Alternance
France in the 21st Century
Providing a chronological overview, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of key terms and a range of thinking points, Modern France: The Basics is an essential read for anyone studying France in its cultural and historical context.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-138-78323-2 (9781138783232)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Chris Reynolds
Modern France: The Basics
Book
approx. 01/2028
1st Edition
Routledge
€38.56
Not yet published
Content
Introduction
1: The French Revolution and the advent of the Republic - 1789-1919
2: World War I and its aftermath - 1919-39
3: World War II and its aftermath - 1939-58
4: De Gaulle's V Republic - 1958-69
5: From Pompidou to Mitterrand: La Grande Alternance - 1969-95
6: Chirac, Sarkozy and Hollande: Taking France into the 21st Century
Conclusion
1: The French Revolution and the advent of the Republic - 1789-1919
2: World War I and its aftermath - 1919-39
3: World War II and its aftermath - 1939-58
4: De Gaulle's V Republic - 1958-69
5: From Pompidou to Mitterrand: La Grande Alternance - 1969-95
6: Chirac, Sarkozy and Hollande: Taking France into the 21st Century
Conclusion