{"product_id":"the-history-of-france-auke-9798309099641","title":"The History of France: Kings, Revolution, Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrance has shaped Western civilization in ways that are hard to overstate. From the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV to the Revolution that redrew the political map of Europe, from Napoleon's empire to the democratic republic that exists today, French history is full of turning points that still echo in modern politics, culture, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book traces that history from the early Frankish kingdoms through the medieval period, the Renaissance, the wars of religion, the Revolution, the Napoleonic era, and into the 20th century. It covers not just the kings and battles, but the social forces, the ideas, and the events that made France what it is, written in a way that is accessible without sacrificing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Frankish kingdoms, Charlemagne, and the foundations of medieval France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc, and the struggle to build a unified nation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe French Wars of Religion, absolute monarchy, and the reign of Louis XIV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Revolution, the Terror, Napoleon, and the repeated cycles of republic and empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two World Wars, the collapse of the colonial empire, and the birth of the modern Fifth Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReader review: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I studied French in school but never really understood the history. This book finally gave me a clear picture of how France developed over the centuries. Very readable.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Rachel T.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to understand France beyond the cliches, this book gives you the full historical story without requiring any prior background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder your copy today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Auke,Jennifer Joseph,Yahia Fathy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798309099641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Auke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454147899647,"sku":"9798309099641","price":16.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a5b3bb68-fb9c-4a5f-b4b1-88650f01d55b.jpg?v=1777304459","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-history-of-france-auke-9798309099641","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}