Gildea, Robert
France since 1945
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192801319
- author:
- Gildea, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 197 mm
- Genre:
- European history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
France Since 1945 by Robert Gildea explores the complex and often tumultuous history of France over the past fifty years. From the country's efforts to rebuild and recover from World War II, to its struggles with colonialism, immigration, and national identity, this account examines the French political system and its role in shaping European and global affairs. Gildea delves into key events such as the Algerian War, the rise of De Gaulle, and the revolution of 1968, shedding light on the painful truths behind France's involvement in anti-Semitic persecution. He also investigates the construction of the myth of the Resistance and the country's ongoing obsession with national identity. This comprehensive history provides a nuanced understanding of modern France, revealing the challenges and anxieties that have defined its recent past.
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