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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      28 May 2006
      11 September 2003
      ISBN:
      9780511999758
      9780521794657
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL0521791235
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      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.6kg, 374 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Literature, Area Studies, European Literature, European and World Literature: General Interest, European Studies, Philosophy
      Series:
      Cambridge Companions to Culture
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    Subjects:
    Literature, Area Studies, European Literature, European and World Literature: General Interest, European Studies, Philosophy
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    Cambridge Companions to Culture
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    France entered the twentieth century as a powerful European and colonial nation. In the course of the century, her role changed dramatically: in the first fifty years two World Wars and economic decline removed its status as a world power, whilst the immediate post-war era was marked by wars of independence in its colonies. Yet at the same time, in the second half of the century, France entered a period of unprecedented growth and social transformation. Throughout the century and into the new millennium France retained its former international reputation as a centre for cultural excellence and innovation and its culture, together with that of the Francophone world, reflected the increased richness and diversity of the period. This 2003 Companion explores this vibrant culture, and includes chapters on history, language, literature, thought, theatre, architecture, visual culture, film and music, and discuss the contributions of popular culture, Francophone culture, minorities and women.

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    'This is an ideal accompaniment to an undergraduate course on French society and culture, and a book so wide-ranging and thought-provoking that it will provide much enjoyment for more advanced readers, such as postgraduates and academics.'

    Source: Forum for Modern Language Studies

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