French History Illustrated (Open Humanities)

Author: (French) Baysal et al. (Translated by Huang Yanhong et al.)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Illustrated History of France is one of the Open Humanities series published by Century Publishing Group. It is a visually rich and comprehensive introduction to French history. The book covers major historical events and figures from ancient times to the French Revolution, with each event or figure presented as a separate theme, accompanied by a woodcut. The illustrations are concise, vivid,, and elegant. Here, you can learn about the origins of French civilization and the key turning points that shaped its history. The book is concise yet engaging, bringing to life the personalities of figures such as John Lackland, Louis the Lionheart, Louis XIV the Sun King, Cardinal Richelieu, and Saint Joan of Arc with just a few strokes. It is the best introduction to the history of France and an artistic representation of French civilization.