France in Modern Times: From the Enlightenment to the Present

France in Modern Times: From the Enlightenment to the Present

<p><strong>This text charts the political history of France from the 18th century to the present, interspersing narrative with chapters on society, the economy, culture and historiography.</strong></p> This edition reflects recent research on the French Revolution, taking into account the scholarship of the "New Revisionist" school.  It incorporates recent events in France, including an assessment of post-Socialist politics and examines the challenges facing France as a member of the European Union.