The Life of de Gaulle (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Paul-Marius Dragosics (French), 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-famous statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), shaping the image of a French leader and a global figure. It is the newest and most comprehensive 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 renowned figure. The author, Paul-Marius Dragosics, is a famous French journalist, critic, and historian who actively participated in political affairs as a member of the Gaullist movement. In his writing, he extensively used new archival materials and firsthand sources. 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 Inseparable Bond—Written at the Time of the Chinese Edition of The Life of de Gaulle," provided a special report on the book.