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The Discovery of France. A Historical Geography.

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Description for The Discovery of France. A Historical Geography. Paperback. A narrative of exploration, this historical geography explains how the modern nation of France 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. Illustrated. Num Pages: 496 pages, 16 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 30. Weight in Grams: 380.

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 ... Read more

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.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393333640
SKU
V9780393333640
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Graham Robb
Graham Robb is the author of three prize-winning biographies, each selected as New York Times Best Books. His books, including The Discovery of Middle Earth, Parisians, and The Discovery of France, have earned several awards. He lives on the Anglo-Scottish border.

Reviews for The Discovery of France. A Historical Geography.
"Brilliant. Robb, who writes beautifully…has accomplished quite a feat. He has reintroduced France to itself."
William Grimes - New York Times "Scintillating and resourceful."
Harper's

Goodreads reviews for The Discovery of France. A Historical Geography.


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