Nations of the World: France, Vol. 5

By Mayo Williamson 1841-1900 Hazeltine and François Guizot

Book Overview

Nations of the World presents a sweeping 19th-century survey of global civilizations, viewed through the lens of political evolution, cultural identity, and moral progress. Drawing from history, philosophy, and statesmanship, this work examines the rise and development of nations from antiquity to the modern era. With a focus on Europe yet aware of broader currents, Guizot explores the forces-religion, governance, law-that shape national character and historical destiny.

Fran ois Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787-1874) was a French historian, orator, and a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848. Afterward, he turned to literature, including this 8 volume work, Histoire de France racont e mes petits enfants, which he completed through 1789, and was continued to 1870 by his daughter Madame Guizot de Witt from her father's notes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1434432513
• ISBN13: 9781434432513
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"