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France and the World since 1870

John Keiger author

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