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The shortest history of France : from Roman Gaul to revolution and cultural radiance - a global story for our times / Colin Jones.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Jones, Colin, 1947- author.
Series:
Shortest history series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
France--History.
France.
Physical Description:
xii, 288 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Place of Publication:
New York : The Experiment, [2025]
Summary:
"From Caesar's Gallic Wars and Frankish tribes to revolution, cultural ascendance, and civil unrest-a compact history of the world's most visited country"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
On Roman Coattails (52 BCE-1000 CE)
The Luck of the Capetians (1000-1500)
New Worlds (1500-1720)
France Goes Global (1720-1850)
France's German Century (1850-1940)
Resetting the Nation (1940-1989)
Memories, Prospects, Uncertainties (1989-Present).
Notes:
"Originally published in the UK by Old Street Publishing. First published in North America in revised form by The Experiment, LLC"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Format:
Online version: Jones, Colin, 1947- Shortest history of France, from Roman Gaul to revolution and cultural radiance
ISBN:
9798893030129
OCLC:
1474248851

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