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The Shortest History of France

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The Shortest History of France, by Colin Jones

About the author

Colin Jones

Colin Jones, CBE, FBA, is Emeritus Professor of History at Queen Mary University of London. He is the author and editor of many works on French history, including The Cambridge Illustrated History of France, The Great …

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Praise for The Shortest History of France

‘A perfect little digest… Distilling 2,000 years’ worth of history in a 255-page book that ends with an image of Zinedine Zidane at the Olympics is no mean feat... Jones’ book should appeal to both philistines and experts’ —Evening Standard

‘A brilliantly condensed, often ironically observed telling of a highly complex tale.’—The Age

‘This book is another substantial contribution to Colin Jones’ oeuvre for its breadth, vitality, and erudition … a stimulating and expert achievement.’—Australian Book Review

‘The range of of Jones’s coverage, delivered with elegance and often wit, is very impressive.’—Literary Review