The Cambridge Illustrated History Of France

Author : Colin Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0521669928

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Combining superb illustration with authoritative text, this is a major political and social history of France from earliest times to the eve of the new millennium. Colin Jones offers not only an expert's account of political, social and cultural developments, but also a fresh and full interpretation of French history. The Cambridge Illustrated History of France places an innovatory emphasis on the importance of issues of regionalism, class, gender and race in the French heritage. Ranging across social, political, geographical and cultural lines - from prehistoric menhirs to the Pompidou Centre, from Louis XIV's Versailles to twentieth-century high-rises, from Marie Antoinette to Marie Claire - the author provides a host of lively and penetrating new insights into the shaping of the modern nation.

Author : P. J. Marshall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0521002540

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire by P. J. Marshall Pdf

Up to World War II and beyond, the British ruled over a vast empire. Modern western attitudes towards the imperial past tend either towards nostalgia for British power or revulsion at what seem to be the abuses of that power. The Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire adopts neither of these approaches. It aims to create historical understanding about the British empire on the assumption that such understanding is important for any informed appreciation of the modern world. Through striking illustration and a text written by leading experts, this book examines the experience of colonialism in North America, India, Africa, Australia, and the Caribbean, as well as the impact of the empire on Britain itself. Emphasis is placed on social and cultural history, including slavery, trade, religion, art, and the movement of ideas. How did the British rule their empire? Who benefited economically from the empire? And who lost?

Author : Patricia Buckley Ebrey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 052166991X

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of China by Patricia Buckley Ebrey Pdf

A look at the over eight thousand year history and civilization of China.

Author : Robert Fossier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : 0521266459

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Middle Ages by Robert Fossier Pdf

This is the second volume of one of the finest general introductions to the medieval world of recent times, first published in French by Armand Colin. Volume II begins at the turn of the millennium and covers the extraordinary rebirth of Europe, in terms of demographic expansion, agrarian settlement and organisation, the establishment of towns and villages, the ascendancy of the feudal system, the appearance of formal states and kingdoms, and the dramatic controlling ascendancy of the western Church. In the east, despite the external appearance of grandeur, the Islamic countries were being torn apart by mutual rivalry, while the Byzantime empire lost massive border territories through political and economic incompetence. Full coverage is given to both east and west, and their artistic heritage is displayed lavishly in many of the colour plates. A comprehensive bibliography is also included.

Author : Geoffrey Parker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107181595

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The Cambridge History of Warfare by Geoffrey Parker Pdf

The new edition of The Cambridge History of Warfare offers an updated comprehensive account of Western warfare, from its origins in classical Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages and the early modern period, down to the wars of the twenty-first century in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

Author : Roy Porter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521864268

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The Cambridge History of Medicine by Roy Porter Pdf

Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, 'The Cambridge History of Medicine' surveys the rise of medicine in the West from classical times to the present. Covering both the social and scientific history of medicine, this volume traces the chronology of key developments and events.

Author : Geoffrey Parker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0521738067

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare by Geoffrey Parker Pdf

Now available in a revised and updated version, this book examines Western warfare from antiquity to the present day.

Author : Martin Kitchen
Publisher : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0521794323

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany by Martin Kitchen Pdf

This authoritative and richly illustrated book covers the whole sweep of German history.

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : Atlantic Monthly Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802146700

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A History of France by John Julius Norwich Pdf

An “engaging, enthusiastic, sympathetic, funny” journey through French history from the New York Times–bestselling author of Absolute Monarchs (The Wall Street Journal). Beginning with Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul in the first century BC, this study of French history comprises a cast of legendary characters―Charlemagne, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, and Marie Antoinette, to name a few―as John Julius Norwich chronicles France’s often violent, always fascinating history. From the French Revolution―after which neither France nor the world would be the same again―to the storming of the Bastille, from the Vichy regime and the Resistance to the end of the Second World War, A History of France is packed with heroes and villains, battles and rebellion—written with both an expert command of detail and a lively appreciation for the subject matter by this “true master of narrative history” (Simon Sebag Montefiore).

Author : André Maurois
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:463522734

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An Illustrated History of France by André Maurois Pdf

Author : Paul G. Bahn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : 0521454735

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The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art by Paul G. Bahn Pdf

Beautifully illustrated in color with many rare and unique photographs, prints, and drawings, "The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art" presents the first balanced and truly worldwide survey of prehistoric art. A fascinating study of an often neglected area, the book is a powerful combination of illustration and analysis. 164 color plates. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : W. Scott Haine Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216097433

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The History of France by W. Scott Haine Ph.D. Pdf

Few nations have such a long and rich history as France. This indispensible volume covers political, economic, and cultural milestones throughout its long and fascinating history. From Gothic cathedrals to rap and hip-hop, France is at the intersection of the worlds of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, and it continues to renew the democratic model of politics. Having weathered the storms of the first half of the 20th century, France has helped to curb the recent global march of right-wing nationalism, while economically France ranks among the U.S., China, Japan, Germany, and Great Britain as one of the most powerful economies in the world. The History of France is up-to-date and concise yet comprehensive, offering a readers a current, narrative history of France. Engagingly written for students and general readers alike, it brings to life the compelling history of this fractious and fascinating country. Chronological chapters examine the history of France through the first year and a half of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. A timeline and appendix of Significant Individuals round out the work.

Author : Bruce G. Trigger,Wilcomb E. Washburn,Richard E. W. Adams,Murdo J. MacLeod,Frank Salomon,Stuart B. Schwartz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0521652049

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The Cambridge History of the Native Peoples of the Americas by Bruce G. Trigger,Wilcomb E. Washburn,Richard E. W. Adams,Murdo J. MacLeod,Frank Salomon,Stuart B. Schwartz Pdf

Library holds volume 2, part 2 only.

Author : Graham Robb
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 039306882X

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The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography by Graham Robb Pdf

"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.

Author : Adolphe Thiers,Frederic Shoberl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : France
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2Z4K

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The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers,Frederic Shoberl Pdf