The Discovery of France by Graham Robb

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The Discovery of France by Graham Robb

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

  • Language

    Miscellaneous

  • Book Binding

    Paperback

  • Book Dimensions

    13.1 x 3.3 x 19.7 cm

  • Book Format

    Unabridged

  • Book Genre

    Reference

  • Book ISBN

    9781509803484

  • Book Page Count

    496

  • Book Publication Date

    25 Feb. 2016

  • Book Publisher

    Picador

  • Catalogue Ref

    PI002-1

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