Publisher's Synopsis
"The Traveller's History" series is designed for the discerning holidaymaker or traveller who feels that they need more historical background information on the country in which they are staying than can be found in a guide.;In this book, the reader is provided with a comprehensive but enjoyable general history of France, from earliest times to the present day. An extensive gazetteer, cross-referenced with the main text, pinpoints the historical importance of sites and towns.
