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Explore the rich tapestry of French history with 'France: An Adventure History.' This engaging trade paperback chronicles the evolution of France from the first century BC to contemporary times, utilizing groundbreaking research and insights amassed over three decades of exploration. With a unique narrative that embarks on a journey from the Roman army's initial encounters with the Gauls to the modern-day gilet jaunes protests under Emmanuel Macron, this book reveals captivating stories behind key figures and monumental events such as Louis XIV, the French Revolution, and the French Resistance.
Each chapter serves as an immersive adventure, blending fact and storytelling to illuminate lesser-known aspects of French culture and history. Author Graham Robb invites readers to relish a vivid portrayal of France, filled with fascinating characters and intriguing coincidences that enhance the experience of historical exploration. This is not just a book; it’s a passport to the heart of a nation thriving in stories and discoveries.
Perfect for history buffs and those enchanted by the allure of France, 'France: An Adventure History' is more than a mere chronological account – it's a vibrant narrative of passion and exploration.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529007640. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2022. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 400.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007640
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
This is a profoundly original and entertaining history of France, from the first century bc to the present day, based on countless new discoveries and thirty years of exploring France on foot, by bicycle and in the library.
Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending with the gilet jaunes protests in the era of Emmanuel Macron, each chapter is an adventure in its own right. Along the way, readers will find the usual faces, events and themes of French history – Louis XIV, the French Revolution, the French Résistance, the Tour de France – but all presented in a shining new light.
Graham Robb’s France: An Adventure History does not offer a standard dry list of facts and dates, but a panorama of France, teeming with characters, full of stories, journeys and coincidences, giving readers a thrilling sense of discovery and enlightenment. It is a vivid, living history of one of the world’s most fascinating nations by a ceaselessly entertaining writer in complete command of subject and style.
Each chapter serves as an immersive adventure, blending fact and storytelling to illuminate lesser-known aspects of French culture and history. Author Graham Robb invites readers to relish a vivid portrayal of France, filled with fascinating characters and intriguing coincidences that enhance the experience of historical exploration. This is not just a book; it’s a passport to the heart of a nation thriving in stories and discoveries.
Perfect for history buffs and those enchanted by the allure of France, 'France: An Adventure History' is more than a mere chronological account – it's a vibrant narrative of passion and exploration.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529007640. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2022. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 400.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007640
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
This is a profoundly original and entertaining history of France, from the first century bc to the present day, based on countless new discoveries and thirty years of exploring France on foot, by bicycle and in the library.
Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending with the gilet jaunes protests in the era of Emmanuel Macron, each chapter is an adventure in its own right. Along the way, readers will find the usual faces, events and themes of French history – Louis XIV, the French Revolution, the French Résistance, the Tour de France – but all presented in a shining new light.
Graham Robb’s France: An Adventure History does not offer a standard dry list of facts and dates, but a panorama of France, teeming with characters, full of stories, journeys and coincidences, giving readers a thrilling sense of discovery and enlightenment. It is a vivid, living history of one of the world’s most fascinating nations by a ceaselessly entertaining writer in complete command of subject and style.