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The Discovery of France

Door Graham Robb

Categorie
Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer
#325140-XC20
Titel
The Discovery of France
Auteur
Robb, Graham
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Picador
Jaar van uitgave
2016
ISBN10
1509803483
ISBN13
9781509803484
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, /w illustrations, 8vo.
Samenvatting
Winner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, The Discovery of France is full of quirky anecdotes and sketches of people, places and customs.

Ten years ago, I began to explore the country on which I was supposed to be an authority . . . France is a country famous for its intellectuals, its philosophers and writers, its fashion, food and wine. And yet the notion of 'the French' as one nation is relatively recent and - historically speaking - quite misleading. In order to discover the true past of France, Graham Robb realized it was necessary not only to go back in time, but also to go at a slower pace than modern life generally allows. The Discovery of France, illuminating, engrossing and full of surprises, is the result of Robb's 14,000-mile journey... (Lees verder) across France on a bicycle. Winner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, The Discovery of France is a modern non-fiction classic, a literary exploration of a remarkable nation. From maps and migration to magic, language and landscape, it reveals a France few will recognize. 'An extraordinary journey of discovery' Daily Telegraph 'Robb's concise and fast-paced writing pedals along with never a dull paragraph . . . dazzling' Sunday Times
Pagina's
454
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 8,00

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