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La Belle France is a sweeping, grand narrative written with all the verve, erudition, and vividness that are the hallmarks of the acclaimed British historian Alistair Horne. It recounts the hugely absorbing story of the country that has contributed to the world so much talent, style, and political innovation. Beginning with Julius Caesar’s division of Gaul into three parts, Horne leads us through the ages from Charlemagne to Chirac, touring battlefields from the Hundred Years’ War to Indochina and Algeria, and giving us luminous portraits of the nation’s leaders, philosophers, writers, artists, and composers. This is a captivating, beautifully illustrated, and comprehensive yet concise history of France. Beginnings : Caesar to the Capetians -- A golden age : Abelard to Philippe-Auguste -- Middle Ages : "Saint-Louis" to Philippe le Bel -- The second "100 years war" : France survives and joins the Renaissance -- Henri II's succession : the wars of religion -- Henri IV : good sense and good taste -- Louis XIII : Richelieu to the Fronde -- The age of Louis XIV -- Louis XV : towards the deluge -- The great revolution -- The age of Napoleon -- Restoration and revolt -- Empire and siege -

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Author

Alistair Horne

Publisher

Vintage Books

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780307426536

Category

history

Subjects

History, European History, Humanities

Rating

3.63 / 5 (212 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14