This book is the fourth volume in the "Histoire des relations internationales" series, written under the direction of Pierre Renouvin. In this volume, André Fugier examines the dynamics of international relations from the French Revolution to the end of the Napoleonic Empire (1789–1815). Discussions cover major European conflicts, French diplomatic strategy, the formation of the anti-Napoleo…
This book chronicles the dramatic and detailed liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation on August 25, 1944. Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins present a historical reconstruction based on interviews, military documents, and the testimonies of those involved. The narrative depicts the tensions between Allied forces, the French resistance, and the German plan to destroy the city before abandoni…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the decade-long French Revolution that transformed the modern world. Leading historian Leo Gershoy examines the causes, political dynamics, social conflicts, and key figures who shaped the course of the revolution. With insightful and accessible analysis, this work demonstrates how the French Revolution was not only a turning point in French histor…
This book examines the birth of the French Fourth Republic after the end of World War II. Maurice Edelman outlines the key events that led to the fall of the Vichy regime, the rise of the liberation movement, and the political dynamics that shaped the new governmental structure. Using the popular writing style typical of the "Penguin Special" series, this book provides a clear picture of the po…
This book is the memoir of Janet Teissier du Cros, a Scottish woman who lived in southern France during World War II. Through a powerful personal narrative, she describes daily life under German occupation, the struggle for survival, political tensions, and the inner struggle between identity and loyalty to two homelands. With a foreword by D. W. Brogan, this work offers a humanistic perspectiv…
This book is a collection of essays compiled and introduced by David H. Pinkney on Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most complex and controversial figures in European history. Through analyses by various historians, this work examines historical conundrums regarding Napoleon's leadership, political strategy, reforms, and long-term impact on France and the world. This book provides a comprehensive…
Ini adalah studi biografi mendalam tentang Jacques Mallet du Pan (1749–1800), seorang jurnalis dan penulis politik berpengaruh pada periode menjelang dan selama Revolusi Prancis. Frances Acomb menelusuri perkembangan pemikirannya, karier jurnalistiknya, dan perannya dalam mengkritik gerakan revolusioner. Melalui pendekatan historis dan analitis, buku ini menggambarkan bagaimana tulisan-tulisa…
This book contains the diaries of Pierre Laval, a French politician known for leading the collaborationist Vichy government during the German occupation of World War II. Compiled and introduced by his daughter, Josée Laval, the book offers a firsthand account of Laval's personal views, political decisions, and defense of his actions up until his trial in 1945. The diaries provide important his…
Edward Mortimer's France and the Africans 1944–1960: A Political History examines the political relations between France and African countries from the late colonial period through decolonization. The book explores French policy toward its colonies, the dynamics of African internal politics, and the transition to independence. Mortimer provides a thorough analysis of the political negotiation…
Alfred Grosser's French Foreign Policy Under de Gaulle is a comprehensive study of the direction and character of French foreign policy during the reign of Charles de Gaulle during the Fifth Republic. It analyzes French diplomatic moves, efforts to strengthen national independence, and relations with the United States, NATO, the Soviet Union, and developing countries. Packed with academic persp…