From Gaul to De Gaulle: An Outline of French Civilization- Fifth Printing (American University Studies) - Softcover

Wagner, Monique

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0820407291 ISBN 13: 9780820407296

Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

This text is a concise publication on France, the land, its people and its great contribution to world culture. It contains a chronological account of the most important events which have shaped France and the French society in the course of centuries and a compact overview of the country's arts and letters. It is a guide to places of interest, historic sites, famous monuments and art treasures and provides essential information for all those interested in France. It is suitable also for use as a college manual of French Civilization, a «companion to French studies» and a «travel companion» to sophisticated visitors of France.

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About the Author

The Author: Monique Wagner, who holds a French «baccalauréat», an M.A. from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, has specialized in French seventeenth-century literature and French Civilization and is currently teaching at Wayne State University. She has also taught at Columbia University, Barnard College and Eastern Michigan University. She has published articles dealing with French literature and culture and lectures on a wide variety of topics related to France. Her book Molière and the Age of Enlightenment has appeared in the Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century series.

Review

«The aim of this panoramic and attractively drawn overview of French culture and civilization is to introduce the glories of France's rich cultural history and literary heritage to an English speaking / reading audience. The book accomplishes this objective with elegance and finesse ... That Professor Wagner øhas! succeeded, without oversimplifying complex issues... is a tribute to her ability as a perceptive scholar and a skillful writer.» (Martin M. Herman, Wayne State University)
«This book fills an important gap in the field and should be of great interest both to scholars and the public at large. Wagner's extensive knowledge and meticulous research have resulted in an excellent portrayal of what has shaped French society, history and culture. This accessible and attractive text ties together accurately and concisely historic and cultural developments and enlightens them in fascinating detail ... its pace is quick enough to read almost as a novel.» (Brian Morton, The University of Michigan)
«...unique in its kind... It will be very useful to the profession.» (Richard Vernier, Wayne State University)
«'From Gaul to De Gaulle' will undoubtedly be welcomed by many. Indeed, for the reader who seeks a concise manual in English offering a foundation in the major periods and characteristics of French civilization, this book may prove the only choice.» (Tobin H. Jones, in The French Review)

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0820407291
• ISBN 13: 9780820407296
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 376