Schwartz Vanessa (Professor Of History Professor Of History University Of Southern California)
Schwartz Vanessa (Professor Of History Professor Of History University Of Southern California) - Modern France: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Schwartz Vanessa (Professor Of History Professor Of History University Of Southern California) - Modern France: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: In this Very Short Introduction Vanessa Schwartz argues that modern France as both a world stage and a global crossroads is an essential actor in the development of contemporary culture. Indeed French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents and more people still visit France than anywhere else in the world. French fashion continues to dominate haute couture and at the same time French people are at the forefront of international "style " which was as true in the first half of the twentieth century as it is today. This tension between " Frenchness" as both particular and transnational remains one of the most compelling qualities of the culture. If French culture and culture producers are working around the globe if Paris is an international capital the marvel is that France still manages to attract visitors from all over the world seeking out the drama of its historic castles and significant battlefields its more than 300 cheeses and the renowned wines grown in its rich soil. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Modern France: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Schwartz Vanessa (Professor Of History Professor Of History University Of Southern California)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780195389418
Pages: 152 Pages, 10 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 10/10/2011
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: European History
Description: In this Very Short Introduction Vanessa Schwartz argues that modern France as both a world stage and a global crossroads is an essential actor in the development of contemporary culture. Indeed French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents and more people still visit France than anywhere else in the world. French fashion continues to dominate haute couture and at the same time French people are at the forefront of international "style " which was as true in the first half of the twentieth century as it is today. This tension between " Frenchness" as both particular and transnational remains one of the most compelling qualities of the culture. If French culture and culture producers are working around the globe if Paris is an international capital the marvel is that France still manages to attract visitors from all over the world seeking out the drama of its historic castles and significant battlefields its more than 300 cheeses and the renowned wines grown in its rich soil. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Modern France: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Schwartz Vanessa (Professor Of History Professor Of History University Of Southern California)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780195389418
Pages: 152 Pages, 10 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 10/10/2011
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: European History
