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A Concise History of France
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Ranging from the early Middle Ages to the present, this is one of the broadest and most up-to-date studies of French history available in English. Among its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic and social structures and beliefs, and offers rich insights into the lives of ordinary men and women. The recording also includes a chapter on contemporary France - its society and political system as a result of globalization, rising unemployment, a failing educational system, growing social and racial tensions, corruption, the rise of the extreme right, and a widespread loss of confidence in political leaders.
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- Robyn
- 26-03-2020
Concise and well read
While I found this to be concise and well read, I feel it was tedious and not engaging.
I have read and listened to a lot of books on the history of nations and countries but this is the first time I was bored for most of it.
I do wonder if it’s just that I’m not that into France or French history - but I really loved the books on the French Revolutions and Napoleon.
This general history was dull. Sorry France.
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