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France An Adventure History
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Author : Graham Robb
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2022-03-17
France An Adventure History written by Graham Robb and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-17 with History categories.
A SPECTATOR and PROSPECT Book of 2022 'Ceaselessly interesting, knowledgeable and evocative' - Spectator 'A fresh way to write history' - Alan Johnson 'A quirky, amused, erudite homage to France . . . ambitious and original' - The Times _____ Original, knowledgeable and endlessly entertaining, France: An Adventure History is an unforgettable journey through France from the first century BC to the present day. Drawn from countless new discoveries and thirty years of exploring France on foot, in the library and across 30,000 miles on the author’s beloved bike, it begins with Gaulish and Roman times and ends in the age of #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, the Gilets Jaunes and Covid-19. From the plains of Provence to the slums and boulevards of Paris, events and themes of French history may be familiar – Louis XIV, the French Revolution, the French Resistance, the Tour de France – but all are presented in a shining new light. Frequently hilarious, always surprising, this is a sweeping panorama, teeming with characters, stories and coincidences, and offering a thrilling sense of discovery and enlightenment. A vivid, living history of one of the world’s most fascinating nations, it will make even seasoned Francophiles wonder if they really know that terra incognita which is currently referred to as ‘France’. _____ ‘Packed full of discoveries’ - The Sunday Times 'A gorgeous tapestry of insights, stories and surprises' - Fintan O'Toole 'A rich and vibrant narrative . . . clear-eyed but imaginative storytelling' - Financial Times 'Full of life' - Prospect
Parisians
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Author : Graham Robb
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2010-04-02
Parisians written by Graham Robb and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-02 with History categories.
No one knows a city like the people who live there – so who better to relate the history of Paris than its inhabitants through the ages? Taking us from 1750 to the new millennium, Graham Robb's Parisians is at once a book to read from cover to cover, to lose yourself in, to dip in and out of at leisure, and a book to return to again and again – rather like the city itself, in fact. For this collection of true stories the City of Paris awarded Graham the Medal of the City of Paris. 'Quirky, amused and très British' Julian Barnes, author of The Sense of an Ending.
France An Adventure History
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Author : Graham Robb
language : en
Publisher: Picador
Release Date : 2022-06-14
France An Adventure History written by Graham Robb and has been published by Picador this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-14 with History categories.
This is a profoundly original and entertaining history of France, from the first century bc to the present day, based on countless new discoveries and thirty years of exploring France on foot, by bicycle and in the library. Beginning with the Roman army’s first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending with the gilet jaunes protests in the era of Emmanuel Macron, each chapter is an adventure in its own right. Along the way, readers will find the usual faces, events and themes of French history – Louis XIV, the French Revolution, the French Résistance, the Tour de France – but all presented in a shining new light. Graham Robb’s France: An Adventure History does not offer a standard dry list of facts and dates, but a panorama of France, teeming with characters, full of stories, journeys and coincidences, giving readers a thrilling sense of discovery and enlightenment. It is a vivid, living history of one of the world’s most fascinating nations by a ceaselessly entertaining writer in complete command of subject and style.
My Days Of Adventure The Fall Of France 1870 71
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Author : Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
My Days Of Adventure The Fall Of France 1870 71 written by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Fiction categories.
My Days Of Adventure
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Author : Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-11
My Days Of Adventure written by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with History categories.
Excerpt from My Days of Adventure: The Fall of France, 1870-71 While this volume is largely of an autobiographical character, it will be found to contain also a variety of general information concerning the Franco-German War of 1870-71, more particularly with respect to the second part of that great struggle - the so-called "People's War" which followed the crash of Sedan and the downfall of the Second French Empire. If I have incorporated this historical matter in my book, it is because I have repeatedly noticed in these later years that, whilst English people are conversant with the main facts of the Sedan disaster and such subsequent outstanding events as the siege of Paris and the capitulation of Metz, they usually know very little about the manner in which the war generally was carried on by the French under the virtual dictatorship of Gambetta. Should England ever be invaded by a large hostile force, we, with our very limited regular army, should probably be obliged to rely largely on elements similar to those which were called to the field by the French National Defence Government of 1870 after the regular armies of the Empire had been either crushed at Sedan or closely invested at Metz. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Discovery Of France A Historical Geography
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Author : Graham Robb
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2008-10-17
The Discovery Of France A Historical Geography written by Graham Robb and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-17 with History categories.
"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.
My Days Of Adventure The Fall Of France 1870 71
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Author : Vizetelly Ernest Alfred
language : en
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Release Date : 2016-06-21
My Days Of Adventure The Fall Of France 1870 71 written by Vizetelly Ernest Alfred and has been published by Hardpress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-21 with categories.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Stories Of New France
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Author : Agnes Maule Machar
language : en
Publisher: Boston : D. Lothrop
Release Date : 1890
Stories Of New France written by Agnes Maule Machar and has been published by Boston : D. Lothrop this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Canada categories.
Greater France
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Author : Robert Aldrich
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 1996-01-01
Greater France written by Robert Aldrich and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with France categories.
Drawing on the most up-to-date research and theories, Greater France provides a comprehensive and lively account of France's imperial adventure, from the sands of the Sahara to the jungles of equatorial Africa, from the lush rice paddies of Indochina to the legendary isles of Polynesia. The book examines the French men and women involved in the enterprise - explorers, sailors, soldiers, priests and nuns, administrators and businessmen. It looks at the ideology of colonialism, assesses the uses and abuses to which the colonies were put, and surveys the place of the overseas empire in French political, economic and cultural life. The effects of French rule on the lives of indigenous populations receive due attention, and the growth of colonial nationalism and decolonisation form another chapter in the saga. The study concludes with an overview of the links which have remained between France and its former colonies.
Stories Of New France Being Tales Of Adventure And Heroism From The Early History Of Canada
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Author : Agnes Maule MacHar
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
Stories Of New France Being Tales Of Adventure And Heroism From The Early History Of Canada written by Agnes Maule MacHar and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IV. THE MARQUIS DE LA ROCHE AND HIS FORTY THIEVES. MORE than half a century had passed away, after the wretched winter at Cap Rouge and the return of Roberval, before any new attempt was made to colonize Canada. During all that time, the old primeval forest was left to its original inhabitants--the wild creatures who roamed the wilderness or swam in the stream, and the scarcely less wild Indians who hunted them. The young braves who had danced round Cartier at Stadacena and Hochelaga, had become old men or had passed away. Many a time, doubtless, had they told by the camp-fire, in the long winter evenings, the story of the great white-winged canoes which had once come so far up their beautiful river, carrying the imposing but deceitful "palefaces " who had sojourned among them for a space, and had then disappeared into the unseen and mysterious region from whence they had come. France, indeed, had, in the meantime, been absorbed and distracted by matters which these poor Indians could have little understood. There came a long and sharp struggle with Spain and Austria, and a religious war of extermination against French Protestants in the name of the religion of love and peace. This had reached its climax in the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. Four kings had in turn succeeded Francis the First on the French throne: Henry the Second, Henry the Third, Charles the Ninth, and Henry the Fourth. During all this time, however, the New World was not forgotten. The great and good Admiral Coligny, who, along with many of the best and bravest sons of France, fell in that frightful massacre, had hoped to find for the French Protestants in this New World, what the Pilgrim Fathers found in it later; "freedom to worship God" according to their...