Mission to Civilize: The French Way

x, 470 p. Endpaper map. Notes. Bibliography. Index. A uniquely interesting look at both the country France and the way its people see the world. This is a veritable landscape of the French mentality. The author reaches back to the days of the Gauls and also provides sweeping commentary on France's role in modern events, such as the action against the Rainbow Warrior vessel, the overflight of Libya, and the CHernoble disaster. This is a book about the French at their best and at their worst. It is a loving portrait with all the warts, a book written, when all is said and done, the French way--with great conviction and flair. The author was a senior foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, and had been the Paris bureau chief for that organization. He was also the editor-in-chief of the International Hearld Tribune. His reporting had been repeatedly nominated for the Pulitizer Prize. Very good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. Black mark on bottom edge. First edition. First edition stated. First printing stated.…