A Bite Sized History Of France
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A Bite Sized History Of France
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Author : Stéphane Henaut
language : en
Publisher: The New Press
Release Date : 2018-07-10
A Bite Sized History Of France written by Stéphane Henaut and has been published by The New Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with History categories.
A "delicious" (Dorie Greenspan), "genial" (Kirkus Reviews), "very cool book about the intersections of food and history" (Michael Pollan)—as featured in the New York Times "The complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of [France's] . . . most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel." —The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" (Publishers Weekly), A Bite-Sized History of France is a thoroughly original book that explores the facts and legends of the most popular French foods and wines. Traversing the cuisines of France's most famous cities as well as its underexplored regions, the book is enriched by the "authors' friendly accessibility that makes these stories so memorable" (The New York Times Book Review). This innovative social history also explores the impact of war and imperialism, the age-old tension between tradition and innovation, and the enduring use of food to prop up social and political identities. The origins of the most legendary French foods and wines—from Roquefort and cognac to croissants and Calvados, from absinthe and oysters to Camembert and champagne—also reveal the social and political trends that propelled France's rise upon the world stage. As told by a Franco-American couple (Stéphane is a cheesemonger, Jeni is an academic) this is an "impressive book that intertwines stories of gastronomy, culture, war, and revolution. . . . It's a roller coaster ride, and when you're done you'll wish you could come back for more" (The Christian Science Monitor).
The Cambridge Illustrated History Of France
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Author : Colin Jones
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-05-28
The Cambridge Illustrated History Of France written by Colin Jones and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-28 with History categories.
Combining superb illustration with authoritative text, this is a major political and social history of France from earliest times to the eve of the new millennium. Colin Jones offers not only an expert's account of political, social and cultural developments, but also a fresh and full interpretation of French history. The Cambridge Illustrated History of France places an innovatory emphasis on the importance of issues of regionalism, class, gender and race in the French heritage. Ranging across social, political, geographical and cultural lines - from prehistoric menhirs to the Pompidou Centre, from Louis XIV's Versailles to twentieth-century high-rises, from Marie Antoinette to Marie Claire - the author provides a host of lively and penetrating new insights into the shaping of the modern nation.
The Course Of French History
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Author : Pierre Goubert
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-09-11
The Course Of French History written by Pierre Goubert and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-11 with History categories.
|Lively, well-written, satirical and profound.' - Emmanuel Le Roy LadurieThis stimulating one-volume history traces the social and economic evolution of France as a nation from 987 to the present day.
History Of France And Normandy
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Author : William Cooke Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
History Of France And Normandy written by William Cooke Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with France categories.
A Tour Of French History From A Province Of Rome To The Kingdom Of France
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Author : Pierre D Bognon
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-07-18
A Tour Of French History From A Province Of Rome To The Kingdom Of France written by Pierre D Bognon and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-18 with History categories.
The first thirteen centuries in France saw a new religion, a new language, new learning institutions and the beginnings of a great nation. The region evolved from an amalgamation of warring Gallic tribes to the most powerful kingdom in Europe and the secular arm of the Church of Rome. Much of these first centuries are unfairly regarded as The Dark Ages. There were, propitiously, redeeming periods of light during these times, strongly influenced by an ever-present Church and the will of extraordinary leaders. Many things we experience or hear about today and many places we visit are symbolic markers of the history of France during that period--they have been called ""lieux de memoire."" If you are not familiar with this history and these lieux, that should not prevent you from enjoying la belle France, but if you anchor your discovery in a historical context, your experience will be more profound and memorable. Hence this book.
Seven Ages Of Paris
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Author : Alistair Horne
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2013-11-20
Seven Ages Of Paris written by Alistair Horne and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-20 with History categories.
In this luminous portrait of Paris, the celebrated historian gives us the history, culture, disasters, and triumphs of one of the world’s truly great cities. While Paris may be many things, it is never boring. From the rise of Philippe Auguste through the reigns of Henry IV and Louis XIV (who abandoned Paris for Versailles); Napoleon’s rise and fall; Baron Haussmann’s rebuilding of Paris (at the cost of much of the medieval city); the Belle Epoque and the Great War that brought it to an end; the Nazi Occupation, the Liberation, and the postwar period dominated by de Gaulle--Horne brings the city’s highs and lows, savagery and sophistication, and heroes and villains splendidly to life. With a keen eye for the telling anecdote and pivotal moment, he portrays an array of vivid incidents to show us how Paris endures through each age, is altered but always emerges more brilliant and beautiful than ever. The Seven Ages of Paris is a great historian’s tribute to a city he loves and has spent a lifetime learning to know. "Knowledgeable and colorful, written with gusto and love.... [An] ambitious and skillful narrative that covers the history of Paris with considerable brio and fervor." —LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW
The History Of Europe In Bite Sized Chunks
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Author : Jacob F. Field
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2019-03-07
The History Of Europe In Bite Sized Chunks written by Jacob F. Field and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with History categories.
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
A Brief History Of France
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Author : Cecil Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-05-26
A Brief History Of France written by Cecil Jenkins and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-26 with History categories.
When we think of France we often evoke images of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris, the chic beaches of St Tropez. Yet, as the largest country in Europe, it is a place of huge diversity. The idea of 'Frenchness' emerged from over 2000 years of history and it is a riveting story from Roman conquest to the present day. Cecil Jenkins tells the story of the formation of this nation through its people, great events and culture. Through this narrative he charts why the French began to see themselves as so different from the rest of Europe and why, today, they face the same problems of identity as many other nations.
A Revolution In Taste
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Author : Susan Pinkard
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2009
A Revolution In Taste written by Susan Pinkard and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
This book traces the development of modern French habits of cooking, eating, and drinking from their roots in the Ancien Regime. Pinkard examines the interplay of material culture, social developments, medical theory, and Enlightenment thought in the development of French cooking, which culminated in the creation of a distinct culture of food and drink.
The History Of The World In Bite Sized Chunks
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Author : Emma Marriott
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2012-09-20
The History Of The World In Bite Sized Chunks written by Emma Marriott and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-20 with History categories.
Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history.