The Cambridge Illustrated History of France (Cambridge Illustrated Histories)
"Lavishly illustrated, filled with superb maps, this coffee-table survey of French history is a quality read....Jones captures in a lively style the historical vicissitudes, complexity, and diversity of France."   Religious Studies Review"Evenhanded, readable, with a finely calculated use of pictorial art."   Philadelphia Inquirer"Lavishly illustrated, with a striking use of photographs for the 20th century, this volume is an important work of synthesis as well as a handsome introduction to France and the French for the general reader....Scholars will also be impressed by Jones's ability to integrate the all-too-often fragmentary results of their specialized researches."   Choice"If only one title on France were to be chosen for a general library collection, it should be this....an involving, educational volume reaching high school ages and up."  The Bookwatch"Explores the diversity of the French heritage and offers insight into the formation of the modern nation in a lively history of France that combines magnificent illustration with exceptional scholarship and includes features on places, people and events."   Book Alert