This book is the fifth volume in the “Histoire des relations internationales” series written by Pierre Renouvin. In this volume, Renouvin examines the dynamics of international relations from 1815 to 1871, a period when Europe experienced the rise of nationalism, political restructuring after the Congress of Vienna, and the emergence of new powers on the international stage. The analysis co…
This book is the third in the “Histoire des relations internationales” series, written under the direction of Pierre Renouvin. In this volume, Gaston Zeller examines the development of international relations from the reign of Louis XIV to the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. The analysis covers the power politics of absolute monarchy, conflicts between European states, the dynam…
This book is the first volume of the “Histoire des relations internationales” series, written under the direction of Pierre Renouvin. François-L. Ganshof examines the development of international relations during the Middle Ages, from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the end of the Middle Ages. The analysis covers the political interactions between kingdoms, churches, and empires, as we…
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…
For a brief, bright moment in 1945, America stood at its apex, looking back on victory not only against the Axis powers but against the Great Depression, and looking ahead to seemingly limitless power and promise. What we've done with that power and promise over the past six decades is a vitally important and fascinating topic that has rarely been tackled in one volume, and never by a historian…
Evaluates the conservative movement that has swept across America in recent years, contending that conservatives have waged deliberate and effective campaigns against liberal advances, in an analysis that offers insight into right-wing politics and its organizers, representatives, and supporters.
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…