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History of France
Charlotte Mary Yonge
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A brief history of France from the early 800AD to the 1870s, focusing on the successive heads of state and the different wars which shaped France into the country it was by the time of the book's publication (late 19th century)
A brief history of France from the early 800AD to the 1870s, focusing on the successive heads of state and the different wars which shaped France into the country it was by the time of the book's publication (late 19th century)
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Community Reviews
Written in 1882, it's a short book, easy to read, and acquainted me with a decent overview of France's history. It's not an exhaustive work, coming in around 80 pages, and the last major event in the book is the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, however the author hits on the major events and people that
When I was twelve, I came across a reprint of The Little Duke: Richard the Fearless (1854) by Charlotte Mary Yonge, and I loved the story. The title is misleading, as Richard was actually the last Count of Normandy, and his son was the first ruler acknowledged as Duke of Normandy. Richard was the gr
Informative
An ideal read for people new to studying French history. It's straight to the point and does not trail off as some tend to do.
Although somewhat too brief, the book has some coverage on customs and arts, in addition to the main and typical chronicle of political and military events.
This is certainly a brief overview, but is a helpful perspective to use along with other texts.
This book is old as dirt, but it is a classic which isn't in print anymore and it may well be never put back in print. I thought this would be the best way to get a short introduction with a broad scope. It was just that, a fantastic and to the point history of France.
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