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The discovery of France / Graham Robb.

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by Robb, Graham, 1958-
Call Number 944 ROB
Publication Date 2007
Summary "From maps, migration and magic, to linguistic differences and tribal disputes, The Discovery of France tells the whole story of this remarkable - and surprising - country."--BOOK JACKET.
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Modern France [electronic resource] : a Very Short Introduction.

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by Schwartz, Vanessa R.
Call Number 944
Publication Date 2011
Summary In this Very Short Introduction, Vanessa Schwartz argues that modern France, as both a world stage and a global crossroads, is an essential actor in the development of contemporary culture. Indeed, French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents, and more people still visit France than anywhere else in the world. French fashion continues to dominate haute couture and, at the same time, French people are at the forefront of international "style," which was as true in the first half of the twentieth century as it is today. This tension between "Frenchness &
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France : an illustrated miscellany / Denis Tillinac ; seried edited by Jean-Claude Simoen and Ghislaine Bavoillot.

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by Tillinac, Denis, author.
Call Number 944 TIL
Publication Date 2014
Summary Prepare to embark on a Tour de France like no other. In this intimate portrait of his homeland, proud patriot and award-winning author Denis Tillinac offers intriguing insight into the making of modern France and what it means to be French. An eclectic selection of entries inspired by some of Frances proudest traditions and most famous exports make for a uniquely personal love letter to a country renowned the world over for its extraordinary culture, history, and landscape. From its rustic fishing villages in Brittany to its glamorous Riviera beaches, and from stunning Alpine vistas to the chic bistros of Paris, Denis Tillinac takes the reader on a journey through this extraordinary country. Along the way, he paints vivid portraits of Frances rich past, including an introduction to Henri IV, the origins of champagne, and the development of the high-speed train (TGV) network. From Saint-Exupery to the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, and from La Fontaines fables to the early feminist Joan of Arc, this book provides an insiders tour of the Hexagon. Discover the soul of France through its cultural legacy: the UNESCO-protected French gastronomy, the Bayeux Tapestry, zinc bar countertops, the Tour de France, the Seine, Edith Piaf, or the perfect baguette. Photographs of iconic sightsfrom Notre Dame, Monets Water Lilies, and the Place des Vosges to vineyards in Burgundy, a beach on the Riviera, and the chateaux of the Loire Valleymake this book the ideal Francophile gift.
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Paris to the past : traveling through French history by train / Ina Caro.

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by Caro, Ina.
Call Number 944 CAR
Publication Date 2011
Summary Through twenty-five one-day train trips, the author describes outings spanning seven hundred years of French history, including Orléans, Versailles, Place de la Concorde, and Saint-Denis.
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Jeanne d'Arc [electronic resource] : Her Life And Death.

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by Oliphant, Margaret.
Call Number 900
Publication Date 2014
Summary Scottish history writer Margaret Oliphant offers up a gripping account of the French martyr (and eventual saint) Joan of Arc, who led large armies to important battlefield victories while only a teenager. This extensively researched and exhaustively detailed narrative is one of the definitive sources of the life of the Maid of Orleans.
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The course of French history [electronic resource] / Pierre Goubert ; translated by Maarten Ultee.

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by Goubert, Pierre.
Call Number 944 20
Publication Date 1991 1988
Summary L̀ively, 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.
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