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Explore the rich and fascinating history of France with our selection of free PDF books on French history. From Gallo-Roman times to modernity, France has been the stage for crucial moments that have shaped Western civilization. Its influence in politics, culture, and art is undeniable.
25 lip 2022 · 1 online resource (326 pages) : L̀ively, well-written, satirical and profound.'. - Emmanuel Le Roy LadurieThis stimulating one-volume history traces the social and economic evolution of France as a nation from 987 to the present day. Translation of: Initiation à l'histoire de la France.
The end of the Old Regime and its aftermath, from 1789–1804, is a turbulent time in France's history that is punctuated by the events of the Revolution, the establishment and fall of the Republic, and birth of the First Empire. How did France evolve across this period—politically, socially, and culturally—and what explains these developments?
This is an abridged version of the four-volume history by the first leader of the French Socialist Party who believed that the “molten metal” of modern socialism emerged directly from the furnace of the French Revolution.
The French Idea of History: Joseph de Maistre and his Heirs, 1794-1854. Carolina Armenteros. 2011, Cornell University Press. This is a book about the beginnings of historical thinking as a philosophical enterprise. The historical rupture represented by the French Revolution compelled contemporaries to reflect on the nature and meaning of history.
A Concise History of France. This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available, ranging from the early Middle Ages to the present. Among its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power and the ways in which power has been used.
2 lut 2008 · "Histoire de France 1758-1789 (Volume 19/19)" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the complex political, social, and cultural landscape of France during the tumultuous years leading up to the Revolution.
