The Life of De Gaulle (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Paul-Marius Dragos (France), translated by Cao Songhao
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book rigorously and vividly describes the extraordinary life of the world-renowned statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), shaping the image of a French leader and a global figure. It is the most new and detailed biography of de Gaulle to date. The publication of this book holds profound significance for people to gain an in-depth understanding of de Gaulle, study modern French history in the 20th century, and continue to advance the development of China-France relations. It is truly a classic biography of a famous figure. The author, Paul-Marius Dragos, is a renowned French journalist, critic, and historian who actively participated in political activities as a member of the Gaullist movement. In his writing, he extensively used new archives and first-hand materials. The translator, Mr. Cao Songhao, a senior scholar and translator specializing in French history, spent over two years of his spare time and revised the manuscript three times to meticulously complete this monumental work of 1.3 million words. A People's Daily article titled China and It Has an Indissoluble Bond—Written on the Occasion of the Chinese Edition of The Life of de Gaulle Being Published provided a special report on the book.