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French Century : An Illustrated History of Modern France by Brian Moynahan (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFlammarion ET Cie

ISBN-102080201174

ISBN-139782080201171

eBay Product ID (ePID)113277421

Product Key Features

Book TitleFrench Century : an Illustrated History of Modern France

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEurope / France

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, History

AuthorBrian Moynahan

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight44.1 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal944.081

SynopsisSixteen chapters cover the history of France from the end of the 19th century to the present day, encapsulating everything from political events and scientific discoveries to cultural achievements and sporting triumphs. The five presidents of France's fifth republicCharles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, François Mitterand, and Jacques Chirachave led the country through tremendous change in all sectors, and their respective reigns are covered in detail. The Dreyfus Affair, the May 1968 student protests, the onset of a socialist government in 1981, and two world wars are but a few French landmarks that have changed the face of Europe and the world. French culture flourished in the 20th century. Colette, Proust, Emile Zola, and Jules Verne wrote classics in literature while Picasso, Rodin, the Dadaists, and the Surrealists redefined art. Haussmann's urban plan and I. M. Pei's pyramid set new standards in architecture. Sarah Bernhard and Josephine Baker revolutionized the performing arts while Camille Saint-Saëns, Claude Debussy, Pablo Casals, and Maurice Ravel set the era to music. The Tour de France, Lacoste tennis, and World Cup soccer energized the sports scene. Innovations in science came from Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, and Henry Bequerel. This book includes two hundred and photographs of the main events and key personalities of the century.