The Human Tradition in Modern France

The Human Tradition in Modern France gives a human perspective of the history of France from 1789 to the present, revealed in essays that highlight individuals and intriguing events that too often have been lost under labels and statistics. Readers will gain an understanding of the humor and passion in French history from these new, original essays by well-established scholars. This collection also relates the individual, events, and controversies to current historiographical debates.