The Course of French History |
Buy The Course of French History here, one of 750 History Massachusetts books offered for sale at discount prices here in the history books section at R bookshop. There are currently 88562 history books in our history books section, and over 1,000,000 books listed in our book store. We greatly appreciate your patronage at R bookshop and look forward to offering you a large selection of great books at discount prices now and in the future. Thank you for shopping at R Bookshop!
|
You Are Here: Home > History Books > History Massachusetts > Item 74
|
The Course of French History
|
by Pierre Goubert
Sales Rank: 431842
|
List Price: $41.95
$37.75
At Amazon
on 9-13-2008.
|
|
|
|
Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 336 pages
Published by: RoutledgeEdition: 1st Edition November 20, 1991
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0415066719
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415066716
Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
Weighs: 1.2 pounds
From Library Journal
An eminent French historian's version of French history from 987 to the present, this compact account is written in a delightfully entertaining style. It's a panoramic view, from the plague to Joan of Arc to Napoleon to De Gaulle. The monarchs are taken one by one, but in general there is more social and economic than political history. With so much compression, there is occasional loss of intelligibility; Goubert genially acknowledges this with short sections given headings like "Eight Wars And As Many Truces, With Even More Massacres." But those who don't know French history will learn a lot, and those who do will enjoy Goubert's comments. Recommended. Nancy C. Cridland, Indiana Univ. Libs., Bloomington
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Economist
"Goubert uses all the tools of the new history, but has an eye for the personalities involved and an appreciation of the role of force and folly in events. The book is learned, entertaining and written by a historian with an enviable gift for going for the jugular."
Reader Reviews
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.
Comment | |
(Report this)
Back To Top
|
The Course of French History
Available from Amazon
Price: $37.75
Updated on 9-13-2008.
|
NOTICE: All prices, availability, and specifications
are subject to verification by their respective retailers.
| We offer The Course of French History and other related History Massachusetts Books here at Rbookshop.com. To view more books about History Massachusetts please use the previous and next buttons near the top of this page.
|
|
Search for books at
