The Course of French History
Pierre Goubert | 1991-11-20 00:00:00 | Routledge | 336 | France
This stimulating one-volume history traces the social and economic evolution of France as a nation from the founding of the monarchy in 987, to the present day.
Goubert's perspective is a popular one and his interpretation emphasizes how historical occurrences and famous individuals affect the nation as a whole. He is most concerned with how events influenced the lives of ordinary people, rejecting theorizing and systematizing of ideas for reliable, undogmatic information about the past. This synthesis of approaches creates a survey which unites broad chronological scope and a detailed examination of the leading personalities and events of the period, with a "history from below" analysis. The combination of rich interpretive approach with Goubert's distinctively animated and forceful narrative makes this an invaluable text for the academic and general reader alike.
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Excellant history, however, difficult to understand. I had to have a dictionary handy to read it. Well worth it.
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I really like this book because I'm trying to learn about French History. It is very academic so if you are looking for a "fun" or "leisurely" read, pass on this book.
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