History of France

Author: (French) Mathiex, J. (Author), translated by Zheng Dedi
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Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book takes the small to show the great—though not comprehensive or exhaustive, it provides readers with an accurate overall impression of the major events and significant periods that have left their mark on the history of the French nation. Like a series of milestones, those factors with lasting influence and considered groundbreaking, such as a series of events, social phenomena, and intellectual movements, are given special emphasis. The purpose is to help readers understand these events and grasp how they influenced historical progress in various ways, as well as how they contributed to the formation of French civilization in their unique manner. Several maps and a chronology provide the book with a spatial and temporal context. Terms related to history and culture are concentrated in the index at the end of the book. This book is translated by Professor Zheng Dedi, a specialist in French history, ensuring that all French-Chinese language in the book is accurate and idiomatic. It is particularly helpful for readers who already have a foundation in French, wish to improve their language skills through reading, and want to learn about French history and culture. At the same time, it is also greatly beneficial for college students and readers who wish to further enhance their French proficiency and expand their knowledge of France.