France in Modern Times
Fifth Edition
8 March 1995
Description
This text charts the political history of France from the 18th century to the present, interspersing narrative with chapters on society, the economy, culture and historiography.
This edition reflects recent research on the French Revolution, taking into account the scholarship of the "New Revisionist" school. It incorporates recent events in France, including an assessment of post-Socialist politics and examines the challenges facing France as a member of the European Union.