France and the World since 1870
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:3rd Aug '01
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The first study of its kind in English, the book examines the subtle forces that have shaped France's international relations, from material aspects such as geography, demography, and economics, to more abstract features of France's national identity such as the notion of state and the impulse to spread French culture.
Here, John Keiger examines the subtle forces that have shaped France's international relations, from material aspects such as geography, demography, and economics, to more abstract features of France's national identity such as the notion of state and the impulse to spread French culture. The first study of its kind in English, the book is divided into thematic chapters that include discussions of how foreign policy is formulated and executed, the nature of strategy and defence, France's allies and adversaries, cultural diplomacy, and an assessment of French espionage. A final chapter examines France's position in the post-Cold War era, its adjustment to the new international system, and the extent to which old mentalities persist or have been resurrected
'Keiger's book is an engaging read.' H-Net Reviews in the Humanities and Social Science
ISBN: 9780340595077
Dimensions: 233mm x 156mm x 23mm
Weight: unknown
272 pages