Bibliograph

A brief history of France, Paul F. State

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A brief history of France, Paul F. State

Language

eng

Abstract

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

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

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illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A brief history of France

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1110552669

Responsibility statement

Paul F. State

Table Of Contents

List of illustrations -- List of maps -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Beginnings to the land of the Gauls (prehistory-52 B.C.E.) -- 2. Roman Gaul (52 b.c.e.-481 c.e.) -- 3. The Kingdom of the Franks (481-987) -- 4. France in embryo (987-1337) -- 5. The making of the monarchy (1337-1598) -- 6. The monarchy made majestic (1598-1789) -- 7. The Great Revolution and the Grand Empire (1789-1815) -- 8. The search for stability (1815-1870) -- 9. Republican rule takes root (1870-1914) -- 10. Years of turmoil and tragedy (1914-1945) -- 11. Regeneration and transformation (1945-2000) -- 12. France in the twenty-first century: the power of prestige -- Appendixes: 1. Rulers of France: 987 to the present; 2. Basic facts about France; 3. Chronology; 4. Bibliography; 5. Suggested reading

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