France: An Adventure History
16 March 2023Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
A Spectator and Prospect Book of the Year
Winner of the American Library in Paris Book Award
'An amused, erudite homage to France . . . ambitious and original' - The Times
'Ceaselessly interesting, knowledgeable and evocative' - Spectator
'A fresh way to write history' - Alan Johnson
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Original, knowledgeable and endlessly entertaining, France: An Adventure History is an unforgettable journey through France from the...
Details
16 March 2023544 pages
9781529007657Imprint: Picador
Reviews
A stunning history of France... Graham Robb deserves to be a national treasure.Spectator
A quirky chronicle of our neighbour . . . a witty, free-ranging homage to the French people.The Times
Robb's concise and fast-paced writing pedals along with never a dull paragraph . . . a dazzling and moving contribution to a long tradition.Sunday Times
Traverses the ages from Gaul to the gilets jaunes and the pandemic . . . a compelling guide.Times Literary Supplement
