Showing results for "France" in Politics & Social Sciences

Brought to you by Penguin. In six weeks in 1940, France was over-run by German troops and surrendered. One junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. At that moment...

In "Vive la France – host Alexandra Reeves guides listeners through France's fascinating evolution from ancient Gallic tribes to modern global power. This comprehensive journey explores the Roman conquest, Frankish kingdoms, powerful monarchies, the revolutionary upheaval, Napoleon's empire, world wars, and France's continuing cultural and political influence on the world stage. Experience the rich tapestry of French history through Alexandra's unique AI perspective, which weaves together countless historical accounts into a vivid and insightful narrative. Visit https://...

FRANCE 24's prime time interview of the day goes beyond the headlines: join us as news-making guests from around the globe go in depth on the stories that matter. Every day at 6:15pm Paris time.

Y’a quoi sur tes réseaux ? C'est le rendez-vous proposé chaque dimanche à 05h46, 07h50 et 12h51 TU par Coralie Pierret et Anna Lecerf, en collaboration avec sept jeunes de la Gen Z, âgés de 15 à 25 ans, tous.tes francophones des quatre coins du monde. Nous retrouvons des jeunes du Vietnam, de République démocratique du Congo, du Mexique, du Mali, de France, d’Égypte et d’Haïti. Chaque semaine, il ou elle ouvre une fenêtre sur son quotidien numérique, son humour, ses questionnements, ses colères parfois – et fait comprendre ce qui traverse sa génération, depuis son ...

Immerse yourself in this captivating fictionalized biography of Cardinal Richelieu, a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy. Based on a purportedly authentic manuscript from someone closely connected to the events, this three-volume narrative explores the life of one of Frances most powerful statesmen. Was Richelieu a brilliant strategist or a cunning villain? Perhaps he embodied both roles. Rising to prominence under the regency of Mary de Medici, he skillfully maneuvered to keep Louis XIII under his control. Renowned for his foreign policy, he also engaged in complex schemes to foster ...

The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner.

Formed in 1940, Special Operations Executive was to coordinate Resistance work overseas. The organization's F section sent more than 400 agents into France, 39 of whom were women. But while some are widely known - Violette Szabo, Odette Sansom, Noor Inayat Khan - others have had their stories largely overlooked. Kate Vigurs interweaves for the first time the stories of all 39 female agents.

Christian Doumergue vous propose une sélection de 75 histoires de chats magiques, extraordinaires et diaboliques repérées dans toutes les régions françaises. Aucune de ces tranches de vies ne vous laissera indifférent. Les chats nous fascinent depuis des siècles. On leur prête des pouvoirs extraordinaires. Capacités surnaturelles, don de prémonition, superstitions tenaces, sans oublier leurs fameuses sept vies.

In 1871, the Franco-Prussian War was raging. The workers of Paris, fed up with a government that had begun the hated war, and the exploitation, repression, and abuse of "their" government, took matters into their own hands. They instituted the Paris Commune - of, by, and for the workers. Observing these events through news reports of the time, one of the foremost thinkers of the 19th century, Karl Marx, made three speeches to the International Workmen's Association.

En près de cinq heures, cet audio retrace l'histoire de France de 1715 à 1815, incarnée par Olivier Coquard, spécialiste d'histoire moderne.

The principles of the French Revolution remain the only possible basis for a just society - even if, after more than 200 years, they are more contested than ever before. In A New World Begins, Jeremy D. Popkin offers a riveting account of the revolution that puts the listener in the thick of the debates and the violence that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new society.

Dive into the tumultuous saga of the Rif War—the Guerra del Rif—which raged from 1921 to 1926. This harrowing conflict marked the bloody culmination of Spains ambitions to assert control over a North African territory designated by France. Fueled by a mining concession dispute, the war turned into a catastrophic ordeal for all parties involved—the Spanish, the French, and the Rifian people. With over forty thousand Spanish casualties and a nation left humiliated, the war destabilized Spain, leading to the abdication of Alfonso XIII, a civil war, and the eventual rise of Franco. Meanwhile...

In 1915, as the Great War (World War I) entered its second year, Rudyard Kipling embarked on a journalistic journey to the front lines, immersing himself in the experiences of the French armed forces. At this point in history, Kipling had already been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first English writer to receive such an honor. His observations, published in articles for the Daily Telegraph and the New York Sun, reflect a time when nationalistic fervor was at its peak, yet the grim realities of war were starting to resonate back home. The collection opens with a poem ...

The dramatic untold story of Eugénie de Montijo, the woman who created haute couture, fought for women’s rights, opened France’s schools to girls and ruled the country as its last empress, yet today remains almost unknown. Although a nineteenth-century woman, her almost twenty-first-century...

As the English colonies expanded along the Atlantic seaboard, so too did the ambitions of New France. Despite their growing powers, open warfare remained elusive while the crowns of England and France maintained a fragile peace. However, the landscape shifted dramatically after the fall of the Stuart dynasty, with the new King, William of Orange, facing fierce opposition from France, which denounced him as both a heretic and a usurper. This marked the beginning of a brutal conflict in America, where from 1690 to 1760, the two rivals engaged in relentless battles, interspersed only by fleeting ...

Du lundi au jeudi, Sud Radio vous donne la parole dans "Les Vraies Voix qui font parler la France" : un coup de gueule ? Un avis ? Un opinion ? Appelez-nous au 0 826 300 300

En près de cinq heures, cet audio retrace l'histoire de France au XIXe siècle, incarnée par Emmanuel Fureix, spécialiste d'histoire contemporaine...

En près de cinq heures, ce livre audio retrace l'histoire de France aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles.

In the wake of World War I, American novelist Edith Wharton found herself in Paris, compelled to bear witness to the realities of war. With permission to traverse the front lines, she journeyed through devastated villages, bustling hospitals, and the trenches themselves. Fighting France chronicles her poignant travels between 1914 and 1915, capturing not only the harrowing experiences of the time but also the unwavering spirit of the French people. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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