{"product_id":"france-polity-histories","title":"France (Polity Histories)","description":"France is the most-visited country in the world. It attracts millions of tourists, most of whom come in search of beautiful architecture, good food, and fine art. But appearances can be deceptive. France is not only a place of culture and glamour; it also carries the bitter memories of violence, division and broken promises. In this arresting book, Emile Chabal, a leading specialist of contemporary France, tells the story of a paradoxical country. From the calamitous defeat by Hitler's armies in 1940 to the spectacular gilets jaunes protests, he explores the contradictions that have shaped French history over the last eighty years. The picture that emerges is one of a nation struggling to reconcile its core political values with the realities of a diverse society.France finds itself mired in what is likely to become its biggest crisis since the end of the Second World War. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away lives, destroyed the economy and shattered many of the certainties that people took for granted.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1509530029\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1509530029.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Chabal, Emile\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505942601786,"sku":"DBV.1509530029.A","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1509530029-0.jpg?v=1783224366","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/france-polity-histories","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}