France 1815-2003: Modern History for Modern Languages

MODERN HISTORY FOR MODERN LANGUAGESFRANCE 1815-2003Written in an accessible style and assuming no prior knowledge, the books in this series address the specific needs of students on language courses. Approaching the study of history from an interest in contemporary politics and society, each book offers a clear historical narrative and sets its region into a world context.Chronological in approach, France 1815-2003 focuses on the main events in French political history, including major socio-economic themes where relevant. Events include the French Revolution, the Bourbon Restoration, the July Monarchy, the Second Republic and the Second Empire, The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The Gaullist Revolution, After De Gaulle: Pompidou and Giscard and From 'La Grande Alternance' to 'Normalization'. Drawing upon the latest research, particular emphasis has been given to the role of political memory, the contribution of women and the impact of colonialism and post-colonialism. A range of pedagogical devices and a lively prose style ensure that the book is tailor-made to the requirements of French language undergraduates.The book includes:. timelines of main events at the start of each chapter. glossary-style inserts concentrating on non-official perspectives to show the ways in which history has impacted upon the lives of ordinary people.topics for discussion.a selection of original documents including songs, posters, diaries and eye-witness accountsThe book will be supplemented by a specialised web-site that will include links, interviews with key historians and further documents.

History

Evans, Martin

Godin, Emmanuel

Europe

Hodder Education Publishers

Written in an accessible style and assuming no prior knowledge, the books in this series address the specific needs of students in language courses. France 1815-2003 focuses on the main events in French political history, including major socio-economic themes when relevant. The book will be supplemented by a specialized website that will include links, interviews with key historians and further documents.

France Since 1815, Second Edition (Modern History for Modern Languages)

Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series  France since 1815 provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political changes in France during this period. Designed for area studies students studying French, it presents the historical context necessary for language students to understand the complexities of contemporary French society. Adopting a chronological approach, it surveys nearly two hundred years of French history, with events covered including The French Revolution, The Bourbon Restoration, The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The Gaullist Revolution and France after 2003. This revised edition includes new material that focuses on Chirac's second mandate (Iraq war, religion, suburbs and the inability/impossibility of carrying on with reform), an assessment of the controversial Sarkozy presidency, and a final chapter covering the last ten years, culminating in the results of the French presidential elections in 2012.   Features include:    clear timelines of main events and suggested topics for discussion    glossary inserts throughout of key terms and concepts   the use of primary documents to re-create and understand the past    free access to a website (http://www.port.ac.uk/special/france1815to2003/) containing a wealth of complementary material  Drawing on the best scholarship, particular emphasis has been given to the role of political memory, the contribution of women and the impact of colonialism and post-colonialism. The relationship between France and her European partners is analysed in greater depth and there are new sections explicitly situating France and the French within a wider transnational/global perspective.

France Since 1815 (Modern History for Modern Languages)

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France 1815-2003: Modern History for Modern Languages

France 1815-2003: Modern History for Modern Languages

France Since 1815 (Modern History for Modern Languages)