This book is one of Winston Churchill's memoirs about World War II in Dutch. Ons Schoonste Uur – Frankrijks val, Alleen recounts the early days of the war when France fell to Germany in 1940, and Britain had to face the threat of invasion alone. Churchill describes the atmosphere of crisis, decisive political decisions, British defense strategies, and the spirit of the British people during t…
This book presents an in-depth study of two of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century French history: Philippe Pétain and Charles de Gaulle. Through his investigative style, J.-R. Tournoux depicts the relationships, ideological conflicts, differences in political vision, and the lives of these two figures who played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the pol…
This book is an investigative work by J.-R. Tournoux, examining the life, political role, and conflicts surrounding a key general in modern French history. Using a documentary approach, Tournoux explores the political events, intrigues, and personal tragedies that shaped his journey. This book presents an in-depth look at the dynamics of power in 20th-century France, written by one of France's …
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of French history, written by historian René Sédillot and translated into English by Gerard Hopkins. Using an easy-to-follow narrative approach, the book traces the political, social, and cultural development of France from early times to the modern era. Its concise and systematic presentation provides a comprehensive understanding for r…
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…