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France
Maintaining steady northern, southern and western borders since 1500, France has a rich history which includes absolute kings, revolution, invasion and the conquest of an empire.
Key Moments in French History
Over 2000 years of French history broken down into a set of annotated key moments.
France: A Brief Summary
A snapshot of French history.
The Belle Époque
Your Guide examines the myth and reality of the "Beautiful Age", c.1871 - 1914.
The Maginot Line
Created between 1919 and 1940, France's Maginot Line was a massive system of defences that became famous for failing to stop a German invasion. Your Guide examines the Maginot Line's creation, design and use, as well as some of the later discussions concerning the fortifications.
Books on French History
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about French history.
Joan of Arc
A biography of Joan of Arc, now a symbol of French defiance.
Battle of Val-ès-Dunes
The battle of Val-ès-Dunes helped save Duke William of Normandy.