A History of France

Few modern countries can boast of such a lengthy history as France, a staple of European maps for the last millennium. This engaging narrative analyses French political, social and cultural history since 987, in a single volume. Through revolution, war and peace, it explores how the Frankland of 1000AD has grown into the France we know today.

A concise and comprehensive overview of France's entire history in one immensely readable and student-friendly volume
The first complete history of France, which includes coverage of Sarkozy, right up to Hollande's election
Joseph Bergin is an internationally respected historian of France
Covers a widerange of topics, including current trends in cultural and intellectual history, while covering the key political, religious, social and economic strands

Auteur
Joseph Bergin is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Manchester, UK, and Fellow of the British Academy.

Contenu

List of Maps.- List of Abbreviations.- Preface.- Introduction.- 1. Capetian Beginnings.- 2. A Society and Polity in Crisis and Recovery.- 3. The Ancien Régime in the Making.- 4. Enlightenment, Revolution and Empire.- 5. Obstructed Paths.- 6. Difficulties and Dangers.- 7. Two Wars and a Peace.- 8. The Trente Glorieuses and After.- Epilogue.- Bibliography.- Index.