Product Description

This book provides a clear and well-informed guide to French history from the emergence of a strong state in the Ile-de-France in the early middle ages, to the trente glorieuses following the Second World War and the Mitterrand presidency. As such, it provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available. Among the book’s central themes are the relationship between state and society, the impact of war and such crucial questions as who possessed political power, how this power was used, in whose interests, and with what consequences. Roger Price examines the role of leading figures including Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, the two Napoleans, Clemenceau and De Gaulle as well as the lives of ordinary people. A rich entertaining guide for the student and general reader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #287147 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 396 pages

Review
‘… coherent and eminently readable. It is a major - indeed unique - achievement.’ The Times Higher Education Supplement

Customer Reviews

Great intro
A really useful introduction to French History, expertly written, but suceeds in being very user friendly. Would highly recommend