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A Concise History of France (Cambridge Concise Histories) 3rd Edition

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This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available ranging from the early middle ages to the present. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic and social structures and beliefs, and offers rich insights into the lives of ordinary men and women. This third edition has been substantially revised and includes a new chapter on contemporary France - a society and political system in crisis as a result of globalisation, rising unemployment, a failing educational system, growing social and racial tensions, corruption, the rise of the extreme right, and a widespread loss of confidence in political leaders.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1107603439
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1107603431
  3. Edition
    3rd
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    February 6, 2014
  6. Part of series
    Cambridge Concise Histories
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
  9. Print length
    528 pages
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Review of previous edition: '… coherent and eminently readable. It is a major - indeed unique - achievement.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Review of previous edition: '… a remarkably succinct story.' John Wright, BBC

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The most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available, ranging from the early middle ages to the present.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 3rd edition (February 6, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1107603439
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1107603431
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Don A.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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2.0 out of 5 stars Like Slogging Through Treacle
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
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I've read a number of history books about various countries in this Cambridge Concise Histories series. This is the most difficult to get through. I've put it down and picked it back up (trying to get myself to finish it) a number of times. Roger Price, the author, simply doesn't write in a manner that flows. That's it in a nutshell.

Instead, try the histories of: Finland, Russia, or Switzerland, in the Cambridge Concise Histories series. Unlike this book, they are an enjoyable read.
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Charles Springer
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Good Enough
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015
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Lots of information is this book, but it is not organized such that I can get at it. would be better for me if events were time-lined as an outline for the reading to come. The author seems opposed to bulleting, everything related in pure prose that I found difficult to follow. The whole book seems more of a head dump than an attempt to inform.
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The book was listed as used but it was as new. Shipped and arrived on schedule.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better then expected
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Great general purpose history book. Makes for a good starting point for further study.
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John michael
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING SURVEY
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2014
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This is an excellent survey; easy to read and I found it insightful. As someone well versed in British history and European history through British eyes the details of French history are fascinating. I understand better why it took centuries to become "France."
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M. Johnson
1.0 out of 5 stars Mainly 19th to present. Misleading title.
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Mainly 19th to present. Misleading title.
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Droigheann
2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2022
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Quite unbalanced - if anything, it's a history of moder France. The period between the end of the Carolingian Empire and the ascendancy of Louis XIV is painted with a very thick brush indeed as a mere backdrop for what follows; the story only really begins with the 1789 Revolution; at the midpoint of the body text the First World War already begins; on the other hand, the Fifth Republic is dealt with in far too much detailed way. Compare, for instance, the 5 pages given to the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), 6 pages for the July Monarchy (1830-1848), and 7 pages for the 2012 presidential election. A similar 'concise history of Britain' would treat John Major as more important than Edward I and Oliver Cromwell.
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fergus morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted to get the basics in place ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2015
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Just what I wanted to get the basics in place for a holiday on France.If I had a criticism its that I found it hard to keep the two strands of narrative,the social development and the politics in tandam as the text moved between them
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