The Course of French History by Pierre Goubert
This stimulating one-volume history traces the social and economic evolution of France as a nation from 987 to the present day.'This a vivid, perceptive and highly personal piece of writing, excellent as an introductory text which seeks to enthuse the uninitiated' - Modern & Contemporary France
'Vivid, entertaining and forceful, it combines the broad sweep of history with detailed examination of the key events and personalities.' - France
'Elegant, witty and reflective' - The Observer
'Manages to be sumultaneously pithy and accurate, satirical and dispassionate, summary and all-embracing.' - Literary Review
'Lively, well-written, satirical and profound.' - Emmanuel Le Roy
Pierre Goubert (1915-2012), renowned for his knowledge of seventeenth-century history and culture, was a member of a group of historians known as the Annales School. His works include Louis XIV and Twenty Million Frenchmen, The Course of French History, and The French Peasantry in the 17th Century.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781138126572 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138126578 |
| Title | The Course of French History |
| Author | Pierre Goubert |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2015-09-29 |
| Number of pages | 340 |
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