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Anceau, E. Napoléon (1769-1821) Excellent value short biography of "L'Empereur".
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £3.95
Anthony, S. Tests Clé niveau débutant: Civilisation Series of tests designed to help you evaluate your knowledge of French geography, history, politics and economics.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £6.95
Anthony, S. Tests Clé niveau intermédiaire: Civilisation Offers more useful tests to brush-up on all things French.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £5.30
Audoin-Rouzeau, S., & A. Becker La Grande Guerre 1914-1918 Pocket guide to the First World War with photographs and illustrations.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.35
Balibar, F. Marie Curie (Découvertes Gallimard) Illustrated guide to this heroine of the scientific community.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.35
Balta, P., & C. Rulleau. L’Algérie Short synopsis of the history and present situation of Algeria.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £4.95
Bantigny, L. Les 'XXe siècle' français: La France et les Français de 1914 à nos jours Succinct portrayal of the events which have affected life in France over the past eight decades.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £15.10
Barjot, D., J.-P. Chaline, & A. Encrevé La France au XIXe siècle: 1814-1914 The history of France from the fall of the First Empire to the outbreak of WWI. Includes a chronology.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £22.70
Berthou, B., S. Chautard, & G. Guislain Les Grands hommes français du XXe siècle Politicians, scientists, industrialists and thinkers, this book gives short biographies of the men (and women) who shaped 20th Century France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.40
Bezbakh, P. Petit Larousse de l'histoire de France The indispendable guide to French history from prehistoric times to the 2007 Presidential election.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £24.75
Bonato, L À l'heure actuelle: dossiers de civilisation française 7 themed units covering different aspects of modern French culture give the student a concise introduction to French civilisation. Activities and comprehension exercises are included. Covers levels A2/B1 of the Common European Framework
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Borne, D. Histoire de la société française depuis 1945 Concentrates on the social transformations of post-war France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £20.30
Braun, B., & F. Collignon. La France en fiches A collection of dossiers touching on economics, history, geography and society. Newly updated for 2006.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £31.75
Brender, A. La France face à la mondialisation A timely reflection on the challenges and opportunities which globalization poses to France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.90
Carlo, C., & M. Causa Civilisation progressive du Français avec 400 activités. Niveau débutant. Short texts on aspects of life in France accompanied by exercises. Intermediate level also available.
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Clin, M.-V. Jeanne d’Arc This paperback guide seeks to compare legend with historical reality in the life of the much-loved French heroine.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £12.65
Corbin, A. (editor) 1515 et les grandes dates de l'histoire de France
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £10.95
Corcelette, J.-P., & F. Abadie 1958-2008: Ces 50 ans qui ont changé notre vie With two full colour pages for each year of the Fifth Republic, this book covers the people and events which have shaped France and the world since 1958.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £27.70
Deenapanray-Chappard, A., & K. Spiropoulou Cent réponses sur…La francophonie The most important issues of "Francophonie" discussed.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £8.95
Ducomte, J.-M. Loi de 1905: Quand l'État se séparait des Églises Traces the roots of secularism in France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £4.95
Various L'État de la France, 2007-8: société, culture, économie, politique, territoires, Union européenne Compendium of articles, maps and statistics.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £19.45
Fauré, C. Mai 68, jour et nuit With plenty of pictures and testimonies from eyewitnesses, this book gives a good insight into the causes and consequences of the demonstrations.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.35
Ferro, M. Le XXe siècle expliqué à mon petit-fils A lively presentation in response to questions asked by young people about historical, political and social issues of the 20th century.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £9.40
Ferro, M. Histoire de France Thematically arranged commentary on the movements and events which shaped France into it's present modern day state.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £18.25
Fiemeyer, I. Coco Chanel, un parfum de mystère In-depth portrayal of this epitome of chic.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £8.45
Forbes, J., & N. Hewlett. Contemporary France: Essays and texts on politics, economics and society Rigorous analysis of post-war France. Includes original French language texts.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £30.99
Gildea, R. France since 1945 Fascinating overview of this period of great adaptation, growth and change.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £10.99
Le Goff, J.-F. Mai 68, l’héritage impossible Consideration of the implications of the events of this month on French society today.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £15.60
Goubert, P. The Course of French History This stimulating one-volume history traces the social and economic evolution of France as a nation, from the founding of the monarchy in 978 to the present day. Translated from the French by M. Ultee.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £22.99
Guillaume, V., & D. Veillon La mode: un demi-siècle conquérant An analysis of the world of fashion in the second half of the 20th Century.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.35
Guillemant, D La France en poche: Voyage au coeur de la Francophonie A civilization course aimed at secondary school students. The colourful book contains 20 dossiers on subjects ranging from cinema to the environment, plus a variety of exercises.
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Hughes, A., & K. Reader (eds). Encyclopedia of contemporary French culture Packed with information on all aspects of contemporary France. Indispensable reference guide!
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £30.00
INSEE France, portrait social 2007 Trends in French society (employment, equality, housing, education), clearly presented in tables and graphs.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £15.80
Jouve, M. & F. Made in France A illustrated look at the numerous inventions, objects and events which have come to represent France and the French, from baguettes and camembert to the Tour de France and Chanel no. 5.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £23.95
Julaud, J.-J. L'Histoire de France pour les nuls. The popular "For Dummies" series concentrates on the history of France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £26.95
Labbé, B., & M. Puech Coco Chanel Fun series depicting French heroes or heroines. Presents the life of Coco Chanel, an orphan who was to grow up to transform the face of fashion in the whole world.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.90
Labbé, B., & M. Puech Marie Curie Lively introduction to the Polish-born scientist.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.70
Labbé, L., & P.-F. Dupont-Beurier Louis XIV A useful introduction to the life of France's "Great Monarch".
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.30
Labrune, G. & P. Toutain Histoire de France Clear, easy-to-follow, chronological account of French history in only 144 pages!
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £12.95
Le Marchand, V. La Francophonie Nicely illustrated short study of the French speaking regions of the world.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £4.95
Lever, E. Marie-Antoinette: La dernière reine
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.35
Martin, J.-C. La Révolution française Covers the main issues surrounding the Revolution and discusses whether accepted perceptions are true or false.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.90
Mauchamp, N La France de toujours Excellent introduction to French culture, society and history. Fully illustrated with photographs and maps.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £14.75
Mauchamp, N. Les Français (Idées reçues) "Les Français pensent que la France est le plus beau pays du monde". From Renaissance to République, Nelly Mauchamp leads us in a discussion of the factors and historical influences which have marked the character of the nation.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £10.65
McMillan, J.F. Twentieth-Century France: politics and society 1898-1991 An introduction to the history of contemporary France. Clearly presented and highly informative.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £24.99
Mermet, G. Francoscopie 2007: Comment vivent les français. Faits, analyses, tendances, comparaisons, 10.000 chiffres A bestselling biannual bible of French culture for students, teachers and researchers.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £25.65
Miquel, P. La Grande Guerre 1914-1918: le déclin de l’Europe Aimed at children but also ideal for those learning French who have an interest in this topic.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £12.65
Mouliner, P. Les politiques publiques de la culture en France
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.75
Nadeau, J.-B. & J. Barlow Sixty million Frenchmen can’t be wrong Bestseller decrypting the puzzle of contradictions that make up contemporary France.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £9.99
Nadeau, J.-B., & J. Barlow The story of French Witty and learned approach to the evolution of the French language. First published in hardback under the title "Plus ça change".
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £10.99
Noutchié Njiké, J Civilisation progressive de la francophonie Examines life in French-speaking countries around the world
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Pécout, G. Atlas de l'histoire de France: La France contemporaine Over 100 annotated maps of France describing various aspects of France and the French, from population density to the number and distribution of foreigners in the country.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £18.20
Pervillé, Guy La Guerre d'Algérie The essential facts of the war are combined with an analysis of how the conflict and the preceding French colonisation have affected Franco-Algerian relations.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.75
Various La Première Guerre Mondiale Extremely accessible brief guide to the major points of the First World War. Includes stickers.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £5.45
Pup, H. del, & R. Pince Histoire de la France A fun, illustrated complete history of France for 9 year-olds and above.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £22.25
Rickard, P. A History of the French Language
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £23.99
Roesch, R., & R. Rolle-Harold. La France au quotidien Describes aspects of life in contemporary France. With practical exercises at the end of each section.
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Rougerie, J. Paris insurgé: la Commune de 1871 An informative book about the Commune which ruled Paris from 27 March to 28 May 1871. Includes colour illustrations.
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Schiappa, J.-M. La Révolution Française (1789-1799) Short explanation of the origins and results of the revolution.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £3.20
Sirinelli, J.-F. La France de 1914 à nos jours A political, economic, demographic, social and cultural analysis of the history of France in the 20th century.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £22.60
Slama, A.-G. Guerre d’Algérie: histoire d'une déchirure. Comprehensive look at the Algerian war 1954-1962.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £12.15
Solet, B. La Révolution française A child's perspective on the events of 1789. Fascinating way of approaching this topic.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £13.75
Stamm, A. L’Afrique de la colonisation à l’indépendance Useful background information on France's colonial activity in Africa.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £7.75
Steele, R. La Civilisation progressive du français avec 400 activités. Niveau intermédiaire Major text covering all aspects of geographical, historical, political, economical, cultural, social and daily activity in France, with exercises.
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Tarnero, J. Mai 68: la révolution fiction May 1968; retrospective glance at the events which once rocked the nation.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £4.95
Vovelle, M. La Révolution française expliquée à ma petite-fille Ideal introduction to the French Revolution.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £9.80
Walter, H. Le Français d'ici, de là, de là-bas
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Weber, P. Les reines de France Short introduction to France's most famous queens.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £2.85
Weber, P. Les rois de France: de Clovus aux Bourbons A complete panorama of the history of the Kings of France from the most famous (Charlemagne, Louis XIV …) to the lesser known ones.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £18.55
Weissman, E. Coco Chanel Biography charting the high and low points of her extraordinary life.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £14.10
Wieviorka, O., & C. Prochasson La France du XXe siècle Collection of documents touching on the major political events of the 20th century.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £11.45
Winock, M. 1958. La naissance de la Ve République With lots of photos and documents, a look at De Gaulle's return to power and the birth of the 5th Republic.
Background topics: French culture history and society Price: £13.05

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