Ten Frenchmen of the Nineteenth Century

By Frederick Morris Warren

Book Overview

Ten Frenchmen of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by F.M. Warren that explores the lives and contributions of ten influential French figures during the 1800s. The book covers a diverse range of individuals from different fields, including writers, scientists, politicians, and artists. The ten figures featured in the book are: Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, Francois-Auguste Biard, Francois Arago, Victor Hugo, Louis Pasteur, Gustave Dore, Edouard Manet, Auguste Rodin, Emile Zola, and Marcel Proust. Through their stories, Warren provides insight into the cultural, social, and political landscape of France during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, culture, and intellectual life during this period.1904. Contents: Guizot and the Cause of Constitutional Monarchy; Fourier and Socialism; Thiers and the Growth of Republican Principles; Gambetta and the Third Republic; Victor Hugo; Balzac and Realism in Literature; Zola; Renan and Biblical Criticism; Pasteur and the Germ Theory; and De Lesseps and Inter-Oceanic Canals.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: 1417931043
• ISBN13: 9781417931040
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"