Charles De Gaulle S Legacy Of Ideas

Author : Benjamin M. Rowland
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739164549

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Charles de Gaulle's Legacy of Ideas by Benjamin M. Rowland Pdf

The essays in this volume examine selected national, regional European, and international policies of Charles de Gaulle, giving consideration to their significance in his own time, and today. Not everything de Gaulle did withstands the test of time. Nor, obviously, was everything beyond criticism in his own time. Nonetheless, a main finding, in the words of one essayist, is that de Gaulle had an 'uncanny sense of where history was going' and the skill to position his country accordingly. De Gaulle also stands as a testament to the power of individuals in history, a somewhat unfashionable viewpoint in modern university curriculums. Today, when France's destiny appears increasingly to depend on structures and institutions beyond its national control, including a Europe weakened by the sovereign debt crisis, and a global economic system accountable to no one, it seems timely to reconsider the record of the twentieth century's greatest Frenchman, whose skill at dealing with the problems of his time can inspire today's generation of politicians and statesmen.

Author : Julian Jackson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781846143526

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A Certain Idea of France by Julian Jackson Pdf

A SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, FINANCIAL TIMES, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Masterly ... awesome reading ... an outstanding biography' Max Hastings, Sunday Times The definitive biography of the greatest French statesman of modern times In six weeks in the early summer of 1940, France was over-run by German troops and quickly surrendered. The French government of Marshal Pétain sued for peace and signed an armistice. One little-known junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. 'Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.' At that moment, Charles de Gaulle entered into history. For the rest of the war, de Gaulle frequently bit the hand that fed him. He insisted on being treated as the true embodiment of France, and quarrelled violently with Churchill and Roosevelt. He was prickly, stubborn, aloof and self-contained. But through sheer force of personality and bloody-mindedness he managed to have France recognised as one of the victorious Allies, occupying its own zone in defeated Germany. For ten years after 1958 he was President of France's Fifth Republic, which he created and which endures to this day. His pursuit of 'a certain idea of France' challenged American hegemony, took France out of NATO and twice vetoed British entry into the European Community. His controversial decolonization of Algeria brought France to the brink of civil war and provoked several assassination attempts. Julian Jackson's magnificent biography reveals this the life of this titanic figure as never before. It draws on a vast range of published and unpublished memoirs and documents - including the recently opened de Gaulle archives - to show how de Gaulle achieved so much during the War when his resources were so astonishingly few, and how, as President, he put a medium-rank power at the centre of world affairs. No previous biography has depicted his paradoxes so vividly. Much of French politics since his death has been about his legacy, and he remains by far the greatest French leader since Napoleon.

Author : W. Nester
Publisher : Springer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137483942

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De Gaulle’s Legacy by W. Nester Pdf

This book explores the following: What is the art of power? What is the art of French power? How did Charles de Gaulle understand and assert power, establishing the Fifth Republic and breaking centuries of political instability? How well or poorly have his successors wielded the art of French power to define, defend, or enhance French interests?

Author : Benjamin M. Rowland
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780739164525

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Charles de Gaulle's Legacy of Ideas by Benjamin M. Rowland Pdf

The essays in this volume examine selected national, regional European, and international policies of Charles de Gaulle, giving consideration to their significance in his own time, and today. Not everything de Gaulle did withstands the test of time. Nor, obviously, was everything beyond criticism in his own time. Nonetheless, a main finding, in the words of one essayist, is that de Gaulle had an 'uncanny sense of where history was going' and the skill to position his country accordingly. De Gaulle also stands as a testament to the power of individuals in history, a somewhat unfashionable viewpoint in modern university curriculums. Today, when France's destiny appears increasingly to depend on structures and institutions beyond its national control, including a Europe weakened by the sovereign debt crisis, and a global economic system accountable to no one, it seems timely to reconsider the record of the twentieth century's greatest Frenchman, whose skill at dealing with the problems of his time can inspire today's generation of politicians and statesmen.

Author : Phillip H. Gordon
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400820917

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A Certain Idea of France by Phillip H. Gordon Pdf

As France begins to confront the new challenges of the post-Cold War era, the time has come to examine how French security policy has evolved since Charles de Gaulle set it on an independent course in the 1960s. Philip Gordon shows that the Gaullist model, contrary to widely held beliefs, has lived on--but that its inherent inconsistencies have grown more acute with increasing European unification, the diminishing American military role in Europe, and related strains on French military budgets. The question today is whether the Gaullist legacy will enable a strong and confident France to play a full role in Europe's new security arrangements or whether France, because of its will to independence, is destined to play an isolated, national role. Gordon analyzes military doctrines, strategies, and budgets from the 1960s to the 1990s, and also the evolution of French policy from the early debates about NATO and the European Community to the Persian Gulf War. He reveals how and why Gaullist ideas have for so long influenced French security policy and examines possible new directions for France in an increasingly united but potentially unstable Europe.

Author : Patrice Gueniffey
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780674247147

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Napoleon and de Gaulle by Patrice Gueniffey Pdf

An Australian Book Review Best Book of the Year One of France’s most famous historians compares two exemplars of political and military leadership to make the unfashionable case that individuals, for better and worse, matter in history. Historians have taught us that the past is not just a tale of heroes and wars. The anonymous millions matter and are active agents of change. But in democratizing history, we have lost track of the outsized role that individual will and charisma can play in shaping the world, especially in moments of extreme tumult. Patrice Gueniffey provides a compelling reminder in this powerful dual biography of two transformative leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles de Gaulle. Both became national figures at times of crisis and war. They were hailed as saviors and were eager to embrace the label. They were also animated by quests for personal and national greatness, by the desire to raise France above itself and lead it on a mission to enlighten the world. Both united an embattled nation, returned it to dignity, and left a permanent political legacy—in Napoleon’s case, a form of administration and a body of civil law; in de Gaulle’s case, new political institutions. Gueniffey compares Napoleon’s and de Gaulle’s journeys to power; their methods; their ideas and writings, notably about war; and their postmortem reputations. He also contrasts their weaknesses: Napoleon’s limitless ambitions and appetite for war and de Gaulle’s capacity for cruelty, manifested most clearly in Algeria. They were men of genuine talent and achievement, with flaws almost as pronounced as their strengths. As many nations, not least France, struggle to find their soul in a rapidly changing world, Gueniffey shows us what a difference an extraordinary leader can make.

Author : Andrew Knapp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000214956

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Charles de Gaulle by Andrew Knapp Pdf

In this new biography, Andrew Knapp concisely dissects each of the major controversies surrounding General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French during the Second World War and President of France from 1959 to 1969. From the beginning of de Gaulle’s military career in 1909 to an analysis of legacies and myths after his death in 1970, this study examines the path by which the French came to honour him as the greatest Frenchman of all time, and as the twentieth century’s pre-eminent world statesman. In each chapter, Knapp analyses de Gaulle’s participation in key events such as the development of France’s resistance against Nazi Germany, the decolonisation of Algeria, the birth of the French Fifth Republic, and the gigantic upheaval of May 1968. Simultaneously, this study questions de Gaulle’s actions and motives throughout his life. By exploring the justification of the contemporary ‘de Gaulle myth’, Knapp concludes by shedding new light on the influence of de Gaulle in the political culture of twenty-first-century France. Through careful analysis of primary sources as well as recent scholarship, this biography is an invaluable source for scholars and students of modern history, the history of France, political institutions, and international relations.

Author : John Gaffney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:1359388000

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Political Leadership in France by John Gaffney Pdf

Author : Philip H. Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0691086478

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A Certain Idea of France by Philip H. Gordon Pdf

As France begins to confront the new challenges of the post-Cold War era, the time has come to examine how French security policy has evolved since Charles de Gaulle set it on an independent course in the 1960s. Philip Gordon shows that the Gaullist model, contrary to widely held beliefs, has lived on--but that its inherent inconsistencies have grown more acute with increasing European unification, the diminishing American military role in Europe, and related strains on French military budgets. The question today is whether the Gaullist legacy will enable a strong and confident France to play a full role in Europe's new security arrangements or whether France, because of its will to independence, is destined to play an isolated, national role. Gordon analyzes military doctrines, strategies, and budgets from the 1960s to the 1990s, and also the evolution of French policy from the early debates about NATO and the European Community to the Persian Gulf War. He reveals how and why Gaullist ideas have for so long influenced French security policy and examines possible new directions for France in an increasingly united but potentially unstable Europe.

Author : Jonathan Fenby
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781620878057

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The General by Jonathan Fenby Pdf

This biography of the former president of France describes his life and career fighting for the country that he loved, in the trenches of World War I, against the Nazi threat in World War II and during a decolonization war in Algeria. Original. 10,000 first printing.

Author : Charles Cogan
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : France
ISBN : 0312128045

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Charles de Gaulle by Charles Cogan Pdf

This is the first book to combine a comprehensive historical analysis of Charles de Gaulle and Gaullism with a selection of related documents. In a compelling narrative, Cogan examines the three major stages of de Gaulle's career, he also assesses the Gaullist movement and its legacy for France, for Europe, and for transatlantic relations. A collection of 25 primary sources - many of which have never before been published in English - allows a firsthand reading and analysis of an array of government documents, interviews, press conferences, and excerpts from de Gaulle's memoirs and speeches. Maps and photographs throughout, a headnote for each document, a chronology, questions for consideration, and suggestions for further reading help make this book a fascinating resource.

Author : Taylor Brooks
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798878168519

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De Gaulle and the World by Taylor Brooks Pdf

Charles de Gaulle was not only the founder and the leader of the Fifth Republic, but also one of the most influential and visionary statesmen of the 20th century. His foreign policy was based on his principles and objectives of national sovereignty, international independence, and global balance. He challenged and criticized the superpowers, especially the United States, and he sought to establish a dialogue and a cooperation with various countries and regions, such as Germany, Europe, China, the Middle East, and Africa. He also supported and encouraged the movements of national liberation and non-alignment, which challenged the bipolar order of the Cold War. This book reveals the complex and fascinating personality of de Gaulle, his ideas and values, his achievements and failures, his vision and his legacy. It explores de Gaulle's diplomatic career, his wartime leadership, his political struggles, his foreign policy, his ideology, his charisma, and his memory, offering a balanced and nuanced assessment of his life and his place in history. De Gaulle and the World: A Diplomatic Life is the definitive biography of the man who shaped modern France and who still inspires and divides the French people today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, politics, and culture. Order your copy today and discover the story of the man who had 'a certain idea of France'.

Author : Sudhir Hazareesingh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199938209

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In the Shadow of the General by Sudhir Hazareesingh Pdf

Charles De Gaulle's leadership of the French while in exile during World War II cemented his place in history. In contemporary France, he is the stuff of legend, consistently acclaimed as the nation's pre-eminent historical figure. But paradoxes abound. For one thing, his personal popularity sits oddly with his social origins and professional background. Neither the Army nor the Catholic Church is particularly well-regarded in France today, as they are seen to represent antiquated traditions and values. So why, then, do the French nonetheless identify with, celebrate, and even revere this austere and devout Catholic, who remained closely wedded to military values throughout his life? In The Shadow of the General resolves this mystery and explains how de Gaulle has come to occupy such a privileged position in the French imagination. Sudhir Hazareesingh's story of how an individual life was transformed into national myth also tells a great deal about the French collective self in the twenty-first century: its fractured memory, its aspirations to greatness, and its manifold anxieties. Indeed, alongside the tale of de Gaulle's legacy, the author unfolds a much broader narrative: the story of modern France.

Author : Julian Jackson
Publisher : Haus Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1913368785

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De Gaulle by Julian Jackson Pdf

A deep look into Charles de Gaulle's personality and upbringing and how these factors influenced the creation of the Fifth Republic in France. Charles de Gaulle, savior of France's honor in 1940 and founder of the Fifth Republic, was a man and leader of deep contradictions. A conservative and a Catholic from a monarchist family, he restored democracy on his return to France in 1944, bringing the Communists into his government. An imperialist, he oversaw the final stages of France's withdrawal from its last colonies in the 1960s. As a soldier, he spent much of his career in opposition to France's military establishment. Yet, as Julian Jackson shows in De Gaulle, it was precisely because of these contradictions that he was able to reconcile so many of the conflicting strands in French politics. In 1958, in response to a coup by the French military in Algeria, De Gaulle introduced a new political system, the Fifth Republic, ushering in a period of stability that has been held to the present day.

Author : Charles de Gaulle
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0671211188

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Memoirs of Hope: Renewal and Endeavor by Charles de Gaulle Pdf