The Discovery of France (Paperback, Main Market Ed.)

With an introduction by Colm Toibin. Ten years ago, I began to explore the country on which I was supposed to be an authority . . . France is a country famous for its intellectuals, its philosophers and writers, its fashion, food and wine. And yet the notion of 'the French' as one nation is relatively recent and - historically speaking - quite misleading. In order to discover the 'real' past of France, Graham Robb realized it was not only necessary to go back in time, but also to go at a slower pace than modern life generally allows. The Discovery of France, illuminating, engrossing and full of surprises, is the result of Robb's 14,000 mile journey across France on a bicycle. Winner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, The Discovery of France is a modern non-fiction classic, a literary exploration of a remarkable nation. From maps and migration to magic, language and landscape, it reveals a France few will recognize. 'An extraordinary journey of discovery' Daily Telegraph 'Robb's concise and fast-paced writing pedals along with never a dull paragraph . . . dazzling' Sunday Times

General

Imprint:	Picador
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Picador Classic
Release date:	February 2016
Authors:	Graham Robb
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	496
Edition:	Main Market Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-5098-0348-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	1-5098-0348-3
Barcode:	9781509803484

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