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The attraction of big cities and the mythology around supporting them givethe impression that this would be the only real modernity accessible to modern man. Maybe as a reflection of the advance of capitalism and its needto concentrate the labour necessary for its development, with its effort to restrain the individual…
The imposition of a loyalty oath on French clergymen in the winter of 1790 was a turning point in the Revolutionary decade after 1789. What is more, there is a remarkable similarity between the geography of this oath–the regional percentages of those who accepted or rejected it–and the geographic patterns…
Religious liberty is usually examined within a larger discussion of church-state relations, but Thomas Kselman looks at several individuals in Restoration France whose high-profile conversions fascinated their contemporaries. Exploring their reasons and the repercussions they faced, Kselman demonstrates how this…
During the dissolution of the former Carolingian Empire, warfare and plunder went unchecked. An innovative response to this violence was the Church-led initiative known as the Peace of God, perhaps history’s earliest mass peace movement. In the thirteen essays collected here, leading scholars consider key aspects…
In a richly layered and beautifully illustrated narrative, Raymond Jonas tells the fascinating and surprisingly little-known story of the Sacre-Coeur, or Sacred Heart. The highest point in Paris and a celebrated tourist destination, the white-domed basilica of Sacre-Coeur on Montmartre is a key monument both to French…
Lonely Planet’s Experience France is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Spot art in the Louvre, taste wine in Bordeaux’s vineyards and marvel at the French Alps – all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover France’s best experiences and get away from…
Lonely Planet’s France is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Sample French cuisine, explore Bordeaux’s wineries or reach new heights in the French Alps; all with your trusted travel…
Discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across France.
Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents our favourite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque Country and…
The portraits examined in this book highlight the challenges artists faced in the conceptualization, concretization, and promotion of political identity in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Portrait scholars T. Lawrence Larkin, Brandon Brame Fortune, Philippe Bordes, Amy Freund, and Margaretta Lovell…
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s France’s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny’s stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence’s markets. Get to…
Kategorier: Sport, idrott och friluftsliv
onely Planet’s Best Bike Rides France is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with…
’Packed full of discoveries’ – The Sunday Times’Knowledgeable and evocative’ – The Spectator’Ambitious and original’ – The Times’A rich and vibrant narrative’ – Financial Times__________
Original, knowledgeable and endlessly entertaining, France:…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
An authoritative history of the French nation that can be read for novelistic pleasure, from the &i>Sunday Times&/i> bestselling author of &i>The Discovery of France&/i> and &i>Parisians.&/i>&b>&/b>
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Volume two (of a four volume series) reveals the story of the seventy-eight German U-boats that passed through the port of Lorient from July 1941 to July 1942. The book explains the major phases in the Battle of the Atlantic in which U-boats were operating and particularly the surprise attacks on merchant traffic along…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Formed in 1936, Panzer Regiment 8 served in both the 10th and 15th Panzer Divisions and saw action in Poland, France, and in May 1941 with the famed German Africa Corps, under the legendary Rommel. The regiment went on to serve with high distinction in every major battle fought in Africa until May 1943, when out of…
This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and…
Here, at last, is a long-awaited volume for collectors of miniature vehicles. After a span of several years, noted authority Edward Force turns his eye toward the vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. From Scandinavia the toys include the classic Tekno brand, as well as Vilmer and…
This book is long overdue documentation on automatic wristwatches from countries other than Switzerland. These watches were always considered superior micro-mechanical products and posed a challenge to technicians. It was only a question of time, before the collectors’ interest in these watches expanded from…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
In 1951, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, hero of the liberation of Europe, returned to Paris to command NATO forces. The US Army built a huge infrastructure across France to provide logistical support to the US Seventh Army in Germany during the Cold War. The US Air Force also sent aircraft to France to provide a nuclear…
Lonely Planet’s France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Bordeaux’s wineries, lose yourself in Paris, or reach new heights in the French Alps; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and…
Atlas i A4 format med praktisk spiralbindning. Innehåller detaljerade kartor, avståndstabeller, stadskartor, körinformation, och ett utförligt index med ortnamn. Vägar med gröna markerade kanter indikerar natursköna vägar och är perfekt när du vill komma bort från motorvägen eller utforska naturen i ett område.…
Kategorier: Livsstil, hobby och fritid Resekartor och reseatlaser Resor och platser Vägatlaser och vägkartor
Atlas i A4 format med praktisk spiralbindning. Innehåller detaljerade kartor, avståndstabeller, stadskartor, körinformation, och ett utförligt index med ortnamn. Vägar med gröna markerade kanter indikerar natursköna vägar och är perfekt när du vill komma bort från motorvägen eller utforska naturen i ett område.…
Atlas i A4 format med praktisk spiralbindning. Innehåller detaljerade kartor, avståndstabeller, stadskartor, körinformation, och ett utförligt index med ortnamn. Vägar med gröna markerade kanter indikerar natursköna vägar och är perfekt när du vill komma bort från motorvägen eller utforska naturen i ett område.…
In a alternative 1903 the tour de France race has become the deciding factor in determining who will control France for that year. The wealthiest people of the world all send their best cyclists to compete in a race full of cheats, deceit and violence. There are two leading political parties that each try to establish…
Embrace the sights and sounds of Paris, sample tangy olives at the weekly market in Provence and explore the vineyards of Champagne – all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of France and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet’s Best of France:
Full-colour images throughout…
Atlas i A4 format med praktisk spiralbindning. Innehåller detaljerade kartor, avståndstabeller, stadskartor, körinformation, och ett utförligt index med ortnamn. Vägar med gröna markerade kanter indikerar natursköna vägar och är perfekt när du vill komma bort från motorvägen eller utforska naturen i ett område.…
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Grab a cafe creme at a Parisian sidewalk cafe, take in glacial panoramas above Chamonix and explore…
De röda hotell- och restaurangguiderna från Michelin med de senaste utmärkelserna av guldkrogar.
Guiderna innehåller även en mängd tips om bra boende, sevärdheter, prisvärda restauranger m.m.
Böckerna är skrivna på respektive lands språk med sammanfattningar och teckenförklaringar på engelska.
1600-talets Europa präglades av krig. I Frankrike talar man om ”det stora seklet” (le grand siècle) och i Sverige om ”stormaktstiden”, men de territoriella vinsterna hade en baksida. Hundratusentals soldater stupade på slagfälten och för vanligt folk höjdes skatterna gång efter gång. För att legitimera krigsinsatserna…
Atlas i A4 format med praktisk spiralbindning. Innehåller detaljerade kartor, avståndstabeller, stadskartor, körinformation, säkerhetsinformation och ett utförligt index med ortnamn. Vägar med gröna markerade kanter indikerar natursköna vägar och är perfekt när du vill komma bort från motorvägen eller utforska naturen…
Kategorier: Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Företagsekonomi och management Företagshistoria Internationella affärer
Au tout début du xxe siècle, la France devient la première terre d’implantation des futures multinationales suédoises dans le monde. Quelques années plus tard, en 1915, en pleine guerre mondiale, la Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France est créée pour appuyer le développement des entreprises suédoises et des échanges…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
This study addresses the puzzle why Pierre Mendès France as French Prime Minister managed to grant Indochina independence through negotiations, but neglected the same demand from Algeria. In the mid-1950s, France was experiencing not only a political crisis but also a crisis of national identity. The author shows that…
Kategorier: Nationalism Politik och statsskick Politiska ideologier Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
I Made in France undersöker Alice Petrén nationalismen i Frankrike och dess typiskt franska uttryck. Hon har träffat såväl Marine Le Pen och halalslaktare i Nice som vinbönder i Champagne. Elitismen och den grandiosa självbilden, men också det invandrartäta Sydfrankrike, belyses ur olika synvinklar. Vi får följa med…