The history of modern France : from the Revolution to the present day
Fenby, Jonathan2015
Hardback
With the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, the next two centuries for France would be tumultuous. Historian and political commentator Jonathan Fenby provides an expert and riveting journey through this period as he recounts and analyses the extraordinary sequence of events of this period from the end of the First Revolution through two others, a return of Empire, three catastrophic wars with Germany, periods of stability and hope interspersed with years of uncertainty and high tensions.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Library | Adult non-fiction hardback | 944 FEN | On loan - Due: 23 Feb 2026 |
Main title:
The history of modern France : from the Revolution to the present day / Jonathan Fenby.
Author:
Fenby, Jonathan, author
Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2015.London : Simon & Schuster, 2015.
Collation:
536 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781471129292 (hbk)
Dewey class:
944
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1751047