History of France


Read by Adele Pooley

(4.4 stars; 19 reviews)

A brief history of France from the early 800AD to the 1870s, focusing on the successive heads of state and the different wars which shaped France into the country it was by the time of the book's publication (late 19th century). Summary by Adele Pooley (3 hr 54 min)

Chapters

The Earlier Kings of France 38:10 Read by Adele Pooley
The Hundred Years' War 33:11 Read by Adele Pooley
The Struggle With Burgundy 15:02 Read by Adele Pooley
The Italian Wars 20:29 Read by Adele Pooley
The Wars of Religion 35:46 Read by Adele Pooley
Power of the Crown 47:24 Read by Adele Pooley
The Revolution 28:43 Read by Adele Pooley
France Since the Revolution 15:16 Read by Adele Pooley

Reviews

History of France


(3.5 stars)

Very fast paist account of the kings & rulers of France up to world war one.

Very clear


(5 stars)

Nice rapid summary of the Wars for Guyenne in the 14th century and early 15th century.