Author : K. Steven Vincent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461644380
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)
Book Synopsis The Human Tradition in Modern France by : K. Steven Vincent
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 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging textbook provides a human perspective of the history of France from 1789 to the present through 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 original chapters by 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 as well as on Western Civilization.