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French history 1930-1950
The Hunt for Nazi Spies: Fighting Espionage in Vichy FranceThe Hunt for Nazi Spies: Fighting Espionage in Vichy France by S Kitson
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A translation of a highly influential book. Important new insights.
The Popular Front in France: Defending Democracy, 1934-38The Popular Front in France: Defending Democracy, 1934-38 by Julian Jackson
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Probably the best book about this period in any language.
The Fall of France: The Nazi Invasion of 1940 (Modern World)The Fall of France: The Nazi Invasion of 1940 (Modern World) by Julian Jackson
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An interesting synthesis
The French Empire Between the Wars: Imperialism, Politics and Society (Studies in Imperialism)The French Empire Between the Wars: Imperialism, Politics and Society (Studies in Imperialism) by Martin Thomas
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Excellent new study.
Britain, France and Appeasement: Anglo-French Relations in the Popular Front Era (French Studies)Britain, France and Appeasement: Anglo-French Relations in the Popular Front Era (French Studies) by Martin Thomas
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Interesting analysis.
France and the Origins of the Second World War (Making of the 20th Century)France and the Origins of the Second World War (Making of the 20th Century) by Robert Young
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Clear and insightful.
Facing the Second World War: Strategy, Politics, and Economics in Britain and France 1938-1940Facing the Second World War: Strategy, Politics, and Economics in Britain and France 1938-1940 by Talbot C. Imlay
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In a class of its own.
France and the Nazi Menace: Intelligence and Policy Making 1933-1939: Intelligence and Policy Making, 1933-39France and the Nazi Menace: Intelligence and Policy Making 1933-1939: Intelligence and Policy Making, 1933-39 by Peter Jackson
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Outstanding.
The Republic in Danger: General Maurice Gamelin and the Politics of French Defence, 1933-1940The Republic in Danger: General Maurice Gamelin and the Politics of French Defence, 1933-1940 by Martin S. Alexander
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Very good, although some may find it too indulgent to its subject.
Vichy France: Old Guard and New OrderVichy France: Old Guard and New Order by RO Paxton
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The work of a master. Caused an intellectual revolution in France.
Vichy France and the JewsVichy France and the Jews by Michael R. Marrus
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A vital book for understanding the period.
France at War: Vichy and the HistoriansFrance at War: Vichy and the Historians
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A tribute to Paxton.
We Will Wait: Wives of French Prisoners of War, 1940-45We Will Wait: Wives of French Prisoners of War, 1940-45 by Sarah Fishman
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An interesting book about an interesting topic.
Occupied France: Collaboration and Resistance, 1940-44 (Historical Association Studies)Occupied France: Collaboration and Resistance, 1940-44 (Historical Association Studies) by Roderick Kedward
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An excellent overview.
Resistance in Vichy France: A Study of Ideas and Motivation in the Southern Zone 1940-1942Resistance in Vichy France: A Study of Ideas and Motivation in the Southern Zone 1940-1942 by H.R. Kedward
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A book of rare insight and intelligence.
In Search of the Maquis: Rural Resistance in Southern France 1942-1944 (Clarendon Paperbacks)In Search of the Maquis: Rural Resistance in Southern France 1942-1944 (Clarendon Paperbacks) by H. R. Kedward
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Sophisticated and very thorough.
The Unfree French: Life Under the OccupationThe Unfree French: Life Under the Occupation by Richard Vinen
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Very readable.
The Politics of Depression in France 1932-1936The Politics of Depression in France 1932-1936 by Julian Jackson
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An important book about a neglected period
Fleeing Hitler: France 1940Fleeing Hitler: France 1940 by Hanna Diamond
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Very clear writing style.
France: The Dark Years, 1940-1944France: The Dark Years, 1940-1944 by Julian Jackson
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The definitive synthesis.
Reign of Virtue: Mobilizing Gender in Vichy France (Women in Culture & Society)Reign of Virtue: Mobilizing Gender in Vichy France (Women in Culture & Society) by M Pollard
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Inspiring.
Choices in Vichy France: The French under Nazi OccupationChoices in Vichy France: The French under Nazi Occupation by John F. Sweets
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A personal favourite. Outstanding.
The Liberation of France: v. 11: Image and Event (Berg French Studies)The Liberation of France: v. 11: Image and Event (Berg French Studies)
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Very good on gender history.
War and Liberation in France: Living with the LiberatorsWar and Liberation in France: Living with the Liberators by Hilary Footitt
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Very polished account that tries to look from both Allied and French perspectives. Excellent.
The Shorn Women: Gender and Punishment in Liberation FranceThe Shorn Women: Gender and Punishment in Liberation France by Fabrice Virgili
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An important and innovative book.