In the Shadow of the General: Modern France and the Myth of De Gaulle

by Sudhir Hazareesingh

Book Overview

Charles De Gaulle's leadership of the French while in exile during World War II cemented his place in history. In contemporary France, he is the stuff of legend, consistently acclaimed as the nation's pre-eminent historical figure. But paradoxes abound. For one thing, his personal popularity sits oddly with his social origins and professional background. Neither the Army nor the Catholic Church is particularly well-regarded in France today, as they...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195308883
• ISBN13: 9780195308884
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.3"