A History of Modern France

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Prentice Hall, 2001 - History - 322 pages

For sophomore/junior/senior-level courses in History of Modern France (1750 Present), French Culture, and French Revolution and Napoleon.

This clear and comprehensive history of French society from the age of the Enlightenment to the present offers balanced coverage of major political, social, economic, and cultural movements that have shaped France's unique path to modernity. Its straightforward, chronological approach and broad coverage give students the necessary background for a thorough exploration of specialized topics.

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Contents

The Oldest Nation of Europe
1
The Preindustrial Economy
14
Collapse of the Old Monarchy
35
Copyright

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