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2) Charles VII
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In this highly intelligible and scholarly appraisal of the reign of Charles VII of France, Dr. Vale attempts to see him as both a king and a man. Special attention is devoted to the problems posed by his disinheritance and its consequences and to his attitude to Joan of Arc.
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The Second Empire lasted longer than any French regime since 1789, yet most historical accounts of the government of Napoleon III have been overshadowed by knowledge of its disastrous and tragic end. As Professor Plessis shows in this detailed thematic study, such an approach ignores the major social, economic and political developments of a period which witnessed the gradual acceptance of universal suffrage, the establishment of large-scale industrial...
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This is a thorough guide to modern French philosophical thought, providing authoritative accounts of famous philosophers whilst also highlighting lesser-known figures. It introduces the major works of each philosopher, explaining their impact on their peers and on the wider world. This is a thorough and balanced guide to modern French philosophical thought, providing lucid, authoritative accounts of famous philosophers whilst also highlighting lesser-known...
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"Haute Cuisine profiles the great chefs of the nineteenth century, including Antonin Careme and Auguste Escoffier, and their role in creating a professional class of chefs trained in French principles and techniques, as well as their contemporary heirs, notably Pierre Franey and Julia Child."--Jacket.
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"This is the most up-to-date, concise, yet comprehensive narrative history of France, current through the end of 1999. Engagingly written for students and general public, it brings to life the compelling history of this fractious and fascinating country, which has given to the world cultural glory and a model of democratic revolution."--Jacket.
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This book helps you to learn more about the wines you already know, and discover new wines that you have not yet tried. This resource describes over 340 appellations. An easy to follow approach outlines the colour of the wine, and the appearance, taste, nose, grape varieties and soil of each variety, as well as recommended food pairings, production volume and serving temperatures.
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Traces the development of Paris from the twelfth century to the mid-twentieth century, identifying seven key periods in the city's history.
In this luminous portrait of Paris, celebrated historian Alistair Horne gives us the history, culture, disasters, and triumphs of one of the world's truly great cities. Horne makes plain that while Paris may be many things, it is never boring. From the rise of Philippe Auguste through the reigns of Henry IV and...
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