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France: A History From Gaul To De Gaulle /Anglais

France: A History From Gaul To De Gaulle /Anglais

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I can still feel, as if it were yesterday, the excitement of my first Channel crossing (as a child of nearly 7) in September 1936; the regiment of porters, smelling asphyxiatingly of garlic in their blue-green blousons; the raucous sound all around me of spoken French; the immense fields of Normandy strangely devoid of hedges; then the Gare du Nord at twilight, the policemen with their képis and their little snow-white batons; and my first sight of the Eiffel Tower... This book is written in the belief that the average English-speaking man or woman has remarkably little knowledge of French history. We may know a bit about Napoleon or Joan of Arc or Louis XIV, but for most of us that's about it. In my own three schools we were taught only about the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, Agincourt and Waterloo. The rest was silence. So here is my attempt to fill in the blanks... John Julius Norwich (at 88) has finally written the book he always wanted to write, the extremely colourful story of the country he loves best. From frowning Roman generals and belligerent Gallic chieftains, to Charlemagne (hated by generations of French children taught that he invented schools) through Marie Antoinette and the storming of the Bastille to Vichy, the Resistance and beyond, FRANCE is packed with heroes and villains, adventures and battles, romance and revolution. Full of memorable stories and racy anecdotes, this is the perfect introduction to the country that has inspired the rest of the world to live, dress, eat -- and love better.

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ISBN13: 9781473679634
ISBN10: 147367963X
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown Us
Publication Year: 2018
Format: Paperback

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    A lively, colorful history for beginners and enthusiasts.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're curious about France's rich and tumultuous past, this book offers a vivid, engaging journey through numerous pivotal moments. Norwich's storytelling is full of personality and charm, making complex histories accessible and entertaining. It's like having an enthusiastic guide who loves France and wants you to fall in love too.

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