The Shortest History of France by Colin Jones authors Vice President of the Berggruen

Vice President of the Berggruen Institute

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The Shortest History of France by Colin Jones authors Vice President of the BerggruenFrom Roman conquest to Emmanuel Macron, the Gauls to de Gaulle, trade to war, religion to migration, colonialism to slavery, Joan of Arc to Asterix France is the most popular tourist destination in the world, thanks to its unsurpassed cultural and historical riches. Gothic architecture, Louis XIV opulence, revolutionary spirit, caf society, haute cuisine and couture what could be more quintessentially French? Rarely, however, do we think of France as