A brief history of France
State, Paul F., 1950-2019
eBook
Abstract: A Brief History of France offers a broad overview of the country's history, from the prehistoric Neanderthals to the present nation at the heart of the European Union, while also exploring the country's geography, culture, and society.
Main title:
A brief history of France / Paul F. State.
Author:
State, Paul F., 1950-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
New York [New York] : Facts On File, 2011.©2011Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (25 entries) : 71 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xxx, 386 pages : illustrations, maps
Contents:
List of illustrations -- List of maps -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Beginnings to the land of the Gauls (prehistory-52 B.C.E.) -- 2. Roman Gaul (52 b.c.e.-481 c.e.) -- 3. The Kingdom of the Franks (481-987) -- 4. France in embryo (987-1337) -- 5. The making of the monarchy (1337-1598) -- 6. The monarchy made majestic (1598-1789) -- 7. The Great Revolution and the Grand Empire (1789-1815) -- 8. The search for stability (1815-1870) -- 9. Republican rule takes root (1870-1914) -- 10. Years of turmoil and tragedy (1914-1945) -- 11. Regeneration and transformation (1945-2000) -- 12. France in the twenty-first century: the power of prestige -- Appendixes: 1. Rulers of France: 987 to the present; 2. Basic facts about France; 3. Chronology; 4. Bibliography; 5. Suggested reading.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780816083282 (invalid)0816083282 (invalid)0816081816 (acid-free paper)9780816081813 (acid-free paper)9781787852839 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
944
LC class:
DC37
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501659
Electronic access:
A brief history of France - Click here for electronic version: