{"product_id":"the-french-twentieth-century-corrado-de-benedictis-9798180696182","title":"The French Twentieth Century: Art, Politics, Society and the Crises of a Global Power","description":"France played a decisive role in shaping the modern world. Throughout the twentieth century, the nation experienced war, occupation, liberation, political transformation, cultural influence, and the challenges of globalization.\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the major events that shaped modern France, from the Belle Époque and the First World War to the German occupation, the Resistance, the Fifth Republic, European integration, and the social and political challenges of the twenty-first century.\u003cbr\u003eThrough a clear and accessible narrative, readers will discover how France evolved from a colonial empire into one of the leading political, cultural, and economic powers of the contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003eInside this volume: \u003cbr\u003e- The Belle Époque and the dawn of the twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e- The First World War\u003cbr\u003e- The interwar years\u003cbr\u003e- The Second World War and the Occupation\u003cbr\u003e- The French Resistance\u003cbr\u003e- Charles de Gaulle and the Fifth Republic\u003cbr\u003e- Decolonization and the end of empire\u003cbr\u003e- The cultural influence of France\u003cbr\u003e- European integration\u003cbr\u003e- Immigration, society, and modern challenges\u003cbr\u003e- France in the twenty-first century\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for readers interested in history, politics, culture, and international affairs, this book offers an engaging overview of one of the most influential nations of the modern era.\u003cbr\u003eFrance's story is a story of resilience, identity, transformation, and enduring global influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrado de Benedictis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180696182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Corrado de Benedictis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173580546303,"sku":"9798180696182","price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-french-twentieth-century-corrado-de-benedictis-9798180696182","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}