La La Belle France by Alistair Horne
La Belle France is a sweeping, grand narrative written with all the verve, erudition, and vividness that are the hallmarks of the acclaimed British historian Alistair Horne. It recounts the hugely absorbing story of the country that has contributed to the world so much talent, style, and political innovation.Beginning with Julius Caesar's division of Gaul into three parts, Horne leads us through the ages from Charlemagne to Chirac, touring battlefields from the Hundred Years' War to Indochina and Algeria, and giving us luminous portraits of the nation's leaders, philosophers, writers, artists, and composers. This is a captivating, beautifully illustrated, and comprehensive yet concise history of France.
Alistair Horne has eighteen books to his credit. He is a student at St. Oxford's Antony's College Horne received the French Legion d'Honneur in 1993 and a knighthood in 2003 for his contributions to French history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781400034871 |
| ISBN 10 | 1400034876 |
| Title | La La Belle France |
| Author | Alistair Horne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2006-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 544 |
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