France: A History; From Gaul To De Gaulle
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is indicative only and does not represent the condition of this copy. For information about the condition of this book you can email us.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A sweeping work of narrative history, France: A History; From Gaul to De Gaulle chronicles the full arc of one of the world's most storied nations, from its ancient Celtic origins through the turbulent centuries of revolution, empire, and modern statehood. John Julius Norwich brings his trademark wit and erudition to bear as he guides readers through the reigns of Frankish kings, the grandeur of Versailles, the terror of the guillotine, and the dramatic upheavals of two World Wars. Written with the elegant accessibility that defined Norwich's celebrated career, the narrative presents complex political and cultural transformations without sacrificing depth or scholarly rigor. Each chapter illuminates the forces — religious, military, and intellectual — that shaped France into the republic it is today, making a compelling case that no nation has more dramatically influenced the course of Western civilization. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by European history, offering both a grand panorama and an intimate portrait of a country that has never ceased to astonish the world.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Format: Paperback
Published: 2019, John Murray
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A sweeping work of narrative history, France: A History; From Gaul to De Gaulle chronicles the full arc of one of the world's most storied nations, from its ancient Celtic origins through the turbulent centuries of revolution, empire, and modern statehood. John Julius Norwich brings his trademark wit and erudition to bear as he guides readers through the reigns of Frankish kings, the grandeur of Versailles, the terror of the guillotine, and the dramatic upheavals of two World Wars. Written with the elegant accessibility that defined Norwich's celebrated career, the narrative presents complex political and cultural transformations without sacrificing depth or scholarly rigor. Each chapter illuminates the forces — religious, military, and intellectual — that shaped France into the republic it is today, making a compelling case that no nation has more dramatically influenced the course of Western civilization. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by European history, offering both a grand panorama and an intimate portrait of a country that has never ceased to astonish the world.