Rahva Raamat logo
Books
triangle icon
AudiobooksNEW
triangle icon
Games and Toys
triangle icon
School and Office
triangle icon
Gifts and Home
triangle icon
Other
triangle icon
Cat sleeping on books
delivery icon

Shipping is free

France: A Short History
gallery iconGallery

France: A Short History

A concise history of France from prehistory to the present, recounting the great events and personalities and exploring France's cultural and political influence today. Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France’s sense of national identity is inextricably linked to its dramatic history, which fascinates the world and attracts millions each year to visit its chateaux and cathedrals, boulevards and vineyards. Ancient roots allied to a social, political and military history that has witnessed revolution, conflict and occupation mean that France holds a unique position in the modern world. In this short, easy-to-digest history of a vast subject, Jeremy Black succinctly narrates how France’s past has created its distinct character. Country and destination, nation and idea, France has an incomparable cultural legacy, and exerts a powerful artistic, intellectual and political influence across the globe. Black’s vivid take on history emphasizes the unexpected nature of events and unpredictable outcomes on a fragmented country, from the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the origins of Gothic architecture, from Monet and Degas to the Lumière brothers, and from the cataclysm of the 1789 Revolution through the countercultural student protests of 1968 to today’s gilets jaunes. Black’s concise, insightful tour of the key historical moments and vibrant personalities that shaped France provides an indispensable guide to understanding the country today.
[object Object] icon

Details

Stock availability
triangle icon

€17.97

delivery icon
Share
Waving cat paws
footer.no1-book-storeEstonia's largest book seller
footer.loyalty-programSpecial offers for loyal customers
footer.delivery-timeFree delivery on orders over €39
footer.fastest-deliveryFastest delivery from 2 hours

Copyright © 2025 www.rahvaraamat.ee. All rights reserved.
Rahva Raamat AS, 10421903, Telliskivi 60/2 (I-building), Tallinn, 15073, Estonia