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We can best describe medieval France as a conglomeration of independent states. The Capetians, for instance, rarely exercised any form of central government beyond the boundaries of Paris. Louis XIV, the Sun King, consolidated the power of the monarchy during his epic reign, centralizing the government of the regions at Versailles. These regions, however, never lost their individuality, despite repeated attempts from the Revolution onwards. An inhabitant of Brittany, for example, is always Breton before French. This mind-set has allowed the French as a nation to adapt to the new Europe much better than their neighbors.
Wayne Northcutt, a professor of history at Niagara University and a true Francophile, has compiled in this reference work an extensive guide to the 22 regions that make up modern France. Northcutt culls the information from various statistical, governmental, and journalistic sources within France and is thoroughly up-to-date. The book is arranged in chapters, each detailing a region, and is very well indexed. These chapters are prefaced by a brief guide to the history of France and followed by a chronology of significant events and a listing of the monarchs, emperors, presidents, and other rulers of France, its historical kingdoms, empires, and five republics.
Each chapter on the regions gives a brief overview of its history, complementing that for the nation. A map and a short essay place the region geographically and note the region's departments, its capital, and its climate. Following this are sections on recent politics, population, and the economy of the region. The part on regional culture, which follows, is the longest, detailing the diversity of language that one does not expect in France and trends in the arts and literature. A book on France would not be complete without a look at the cuisine, and this one examines regional varieties, providing a sample recipe.
As a one-step reference guide to France and its regions, The Regions of France, like its companion volume, The Regions of Spain (Greenwood, 1995), is an invaluable addition to most reference collections and a recommended purchase for any Francophile. It is also a detailed snapshot of late 1990s France, showing the user that there is much more to the country than Paris or Peter Mayle's romantic Provence. It is highly recommended for public and academic libraries.
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"Many visitors to France receive their initial impressions of that country from their experiences of Paris. Northcutt seeks to inform readers of the wealth, diversity, and energy provided by the 22 formally recognized regions where 80 percent of the population dwell....a detailed, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide. Recommended for academic and public libraries." -- Choice



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Author(s) Book :Wayne Northcutt
Publish Year :1997 Publisher : Greenwood Press
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