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A Traveller's History of Paris

by Robert Cole

A Traveller's History Of France by Robert Cole

About the Book

Millions of travellers visit France each year. The glories of the French countryside, the essential harmony of French architecture, the wealth of historical relics, the myriad of cultural opportunities—all make the country a perennial and irresistible attraction. A Traveller's History of France takes the reader from the first conquests of ancient Gaul through the Renaissance, the turmoil and triumph of the French Revolution, and on through the 20th century of French history all the way to the present.

About the Author

Robert Cole teaches Modern European History at Utah State University. He is the author of A Traveller's History of Germany in the same series.

Reviews

"France comes alive in the pages of this book.... This is the book for any potential traveller…"—Small Press

"Undoubtedly the best way to prepare for a trip to France— gives the essential facts in a very readable form."—The Independent (London)

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