The Human Tradition in Modern France
Author | : K. Steven Vincent |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2000-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461644385 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461644380 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Human Tradition in Modern France written by K. Steven Vincent and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Human Tradition in Modern France gives a human perspective of the history of France from 1789 to the present, revealed in essays that highlight individuals and intriguing events that too often have been lost under labels and statistics. Students will gain an understanding of the humor and passion in French history from these new, original essays by well-established scholars. This collection also relates the individuals, events, and controversies to current historiographical debates. The Human Tradition in Modern France is an excellent supplementary text for courses on French history and is also useful for courses in world history and Western Civilization.