Jeremy Black
France: A Short History
France: A Short History
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France's history is a fascinating blend of ancient roots, revolution, conflict, and occupation, creating a unique national identity. Jeremy Black's concise history highlights the country's cultural legacy, artistic, intellectual, and political influence, emphasizing the unexpected nature of events and unpredictable outcomes.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Frances sense of national identity is deeply intertwined with its dramatic history, which captivates the world and draws millions of visitors annually to explore its chateaux, cathedrals, boulevards, and vineyards. Rooted in ancient traditions, coupled with a social, political, and military history marked by revolution, conflict, and occupation, France occupies a distinct position in the modern world. In this concise yet comprehensive account of a vast subject, Jeremy Black succinctly narrates how France's past has shaped its unique character.
From a country and a destination to a nation and an idea, France boasts an unparalleled cultural legacy and wields a significant artistic, intellectual, and political influence across the globe. Black's vivid portrayal of history highlights the unexpected nature of events and unpredictable outcomes in a fragmented country, spanning from the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the origins of Gothic architecture, from the masterpieces of Monet and Degas to the pioneering work of the Lumière brothers, and from the cataclysmic 1789 Revolution to the countercultural student protests of 1968, culminating in todays' gilets jaunes.
Black's concise and insightful exploration of key historical moments and vibrant personalities that shaped France serves as an indispensable guide to understanding the country today. Accompanied by 24 illustrations, 23 of which are in color, this book offers a visual journey through France's rich history, providing a deeper appreciation for its cultural heritage and its role in shaping the world we know today.
Weight: 486g
Dimension: 148 x 224 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500252505
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