This comprehensive series delves into the multifaceted history of France, charting its course from ancient origins to modern times. Each volume meticulously explores pivotal eras, influential figures, and transformative events that have shaped the nation. Readers will uncover tales of royal grandeur, revolutionary upheaval, and enduring cultural legacies. It offers an authoritative and engaging narrative for anyone seeking a deep understanding of France's past.
Tells the story of how the dazzlingly confident and secure monarchy Louis XIV, 'the Sun King', left to his successors in 1715 became the discredited, debt- ridden failure toppled by Revolution in 1789. This title also tells the further story of the bloody unravelling of the Revolution until its seizure by Napoleon. schovat popis
Nineteenth-century France was renowned for its literature, philosophy, art, poetry and technology. Yet this was also a century of political anarchy and bloodshed, where each generation of the French Revolution's 'children' would experience their own wars, revolutions and terrors. This book explores various aspects of these rapidly changing times.
Aims to bring to life the great dramas of modern France - the two cataclysmic wars - the Algerian disaster, and the student and worker revolt of 1968. This title presents the history of people and events that tells a multitude of stories, exploring the special worlds of the workplace, the role of women, and the politics of everyday life.