Colonial France

By Charles Boswell Norman

Book Overview

Colonial France is a historical book written by Charles B. Norman that provides a comprehensive overview of France's colonial empire. The book covers the period from the 16th century, when France first began colonizing the Americas, to the 20th century, when France's colonial empire began to crumble.The book begins with an introduction to the French colonial empire, discussing the motivations behind French colonialism and the various regions that France colonized. The author then delves into the early stages of French colonization in the Americas, focusing on the settlement of Quebec and the establishment of French fur trade in North America.The book then moves on to discuss France's colonization of Africa, including the colonization of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. The author explores the political, economic, and social implications of French colonialism in Africa, as well as the resistance movements that emerged in response to French rule.The final section of the book covers France's colonization of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The author discusses the French colonial legacy in these regions, including the impact of French colonialism on the region's political and economic development.Overall, Colonial France is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a thorough examination of France's colonial empire. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and its lasting impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432532707
• ISBN13: 9781432532703
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"