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Provides a comprehensive account of France's imperial history, from the sands of the Sahara to the jungles of equatorial Africa, from the lush rice paddies of Indo-China to the legendary isles of Polynesia. Examines the men and women involved in the enterprise: explorers, sailors, soldiers, priests, nuns, administrators and businessmen. Assesses the uses and abuses to which the French colonies were put, and concludes with an overview of the links which have remained between France and its former colonies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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About the Author:
Robert Aldrich is an associate professor at the University of Sydney, where he teaches French history and colonial history.
Review:
'At last, a textbook for a course I've been teaching for 4 years. Well researched, coherent and informative. Excellent undergraduate text.' - Paul Smith, University of Nottingham 'This is an excellent introductory survey of French colonialism. Exceptionally well informed and written in a clear, accessible style, it provides a highly readable account of French colonialism...can be recommended with confidence.' - Tony Chafer, University of Portsmouth
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0312159994
- ISBN 13 9780312159993
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages369
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