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The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

Graham Robb
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The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Graham Robb

The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

454

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Travel Literature

Anthropology
Setting

France • 18th-20th Century

Topic
Anthropology

Arts & Culture

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War by Graham Robb explores France's diverse and complex landscapes, cultures, and regions before the First World War. The book delves into how individuals navigated geographical and cultural divisions, revealing unknown aspects of French life and history during this transformative period.

Informative

Adventurous

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,009 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Graham Robb's The Discovery of France offers a vivid exploration of the country's diverse cultural and geographical landscape from the Revolution to WWI. Critics praise its rich detail and engaging prose, though some find it overly dense. The book's fresh perspectives on French history are well-regarded, appealing to history enthusiasts and general readers alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War?

Readers who enjoy The Discovery of France by Graham Robb will likely appreciate historical geography and nuanced narratives of French history. They may also enjoy works like Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett or Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.

4.1

3,009 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

454

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Travel Literature

Anthropology
Setting

France • 18th-20th Century

Topic
Anthropology

Arts & Culture

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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