The Great Nation: France from Louis XV to Napoleon

The New Penguin History of France

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, France
Cover of the book The Great Nation: France from Louis XV to Napoleon by Colin Jones, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Colin Jones ISBN: 9780141937205
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: May 29, 2003
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Colin Jones
ISBN: 9780141937205
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: May 29, 2003
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

There can be few more mesmerising historical narratives than the story of how the dazzlingly confident and secure monarchy Louis XIV, 'the Sun King', left to his successors in 1715 became the discredited, debt-ridden failure toppled by Revolution in1789. The further story of the bloody unravelling of the Revolution until its seizure by Napoleon is equally astounding.

Colin Jones' brilliant new book is the first in 40 years to describe the whole period. Jones' key point in this gripping narrative is that France was NOT doomed to Revolution and that the 'ancien regime' DID remain dynamic and innovatory, twisting and turning until finally stoven in by the intolerable costs and humiliation of its wars with Britain.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

There can be few more mesmerising historical narratives than the story of how the dazzlingly confident and secure monarchy Louis XIV, 'the Sun King', left to his successors in 1715 became the discredited, debt-ridden failure toppled by Revolution in1789. The further story of the bloody unravelling of the Revolution until its seizure by Napoleon is equally astounding.

Colin Jones' brilliant new book is the first in 40 years to describe the whole period. Jones' key point in this gripping narrative is that France was NOT doomed to Revolution and that the 'ancien regime' DID remain dynamic and innovatory, twisting and turning until finally stoven in by the intolerable costs and humiliation of its wars with Britain.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book Rural Rides by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Ladybird Tales: Little Red Riding Hood by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Catch of the Day by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Mr Majeika and the School Trip by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Sarah and Duck Have a Sleepover by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Annals by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Revolution by Colin Jones
Cover of the book The Book of Master Mo by Colin Jones
Cover of the book No Regrets by Colin Jones
Cover of the book A History of India by Colin Jones
Cover of the book The Saga of Grettir the Strong by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Motherguilt by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Natural History by Colin Jones
Cover of the book Topsy and Tim: The Big Race - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Colin Jones
Cover of the book A Soldier's Friend by Colin Jones
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy