Dimensions
104 x 140 x 21mm
France has been one of Europe's great political powers for many centuries, while French culture has exerted an influence right around the globe.
'The Rough Guide Chronicle' provides a concise overview of both these aspects of the country's history, tracing the story of France from its pre-Roman beginnings, through the years of the Revolution, to the present day. Featuring a continuous time-line, sidebars on the Lascaux caves, the Cathars, Voltaire, De Gaulle and a host of other topics, plus dozens of illustrations and quotations, 'The Rough Guide Chronicle' is a vital reference for travellers and students alike.
