The French: Portrait Of A People
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to be French? Sanche de Gramont's The French: Portrait of a People is a sweeping, authoritative study of France and its people — a rich tapestry woven from history, culture, politics, and national character that cuts to the very heart of French civilisation. Drawing on his own Franco-American background and rigorous research, de Gramont chronicles the paradoxes, passions, and peculiarities of the French nation, from the rigid structures of its bureaucracy and the grandeur of its intellectual traditions to the intimate rhythms of daily Gallic life. Written with wit and penetrating insight, this landmark work argues that France is a country perpetually at war with itself — proud yet insecure, revolutionary yet deeply conservative — and that understanding the French requires confronting these very contradictions head-on. De Gramont's prose is elegant and assured, blending journalistic precision with the depth of a cultural historian, making this a study that resonates far beyond its era. For anyone who has ever been captivated, baffled, or seduced by France, this portrait promises to illuminate the nation's soul in ways that will linger long after the final page.
Author: Sanche De Gramont
Format: Hardback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to be French? Sanche de Gramont's The French: Portrait of a People is a sweeping, authoritative study of France and its people — a rich tapestry woven from history, culture, politics, and national character that cuts to the very heart of French civilisation. Drawing on his own Franco-American background and rigorous research, de Gramont chronicles the paradoxes, passions, and peculiarities of the French nation, from the rigid structures of its bureaucracy and the grandeur of its intellectual traditions to the intimate rhythms of daily Gallic life. Written with wit and penetrating insight, this landmark work argues that France is a country perpetually at war with itself — proud yet insecure, revolutionary yet deeply conservative — and that understanding the French requires confronting these very contradictions head-on. De Gramont's prose is elegant and assured, blending journalistic precision with the depth of a cultural historian, making this a study that resonates far beyond its era. For anyone who has ever been captivated, baffled, or seduced by France, this portrait promises to illuminate the nation's soul in ways that will linger long after the final page.