Author |
: Charles Cogan |
Publisher |
: Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages |
: 243 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0312128045 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780312128043 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Charles de Gaulle by : Charles Cogan
Download or read book Charles de Gaulle written by Charles Cogan and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to combine a comprehensive historical analysis of Charles de Gaulle and Gaullism with a selection of related documents. In a compelling narrative, Cogan examines the three major stages of de Gaulle's career, he also assesses the Gaullist movement and its legacy for France, for Europe, and for transatlantic relations. A collection of 25 primary sources - many of which have never before been published in English - allows a firsthand reading and analysis of an array of government documents, interviews, press conferences, and excerpts from de Gaulle's memoirs and speeches. Maps and photographs throughout, a headnote for each document, a chronology, questions for consideration, and suggestions for further reading help make this book a fascinating resource.