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A History of France

French history through the ages: from Rome to revolution via various Louis', an overseas empire, fantastic art and literature and onto the Napoleons, war with Prussia, invasion, liberation, de Gaulle and lots of strikes.

The Eiffel Tower as seen from the Champ-de-Mars.
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Ten Great French Figures

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French history resources

Explore a wealth of websites, events, films and books


A timeline of French history

Track France's historical development
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