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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.
- 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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