As Europe binds closer together, and the twin watersheds of monetary union and the Millenium loom, what does the future hold for the UK's nearest neighbour? For centuries, France has occupied a unique position in the collective British psyche - sometimes as enemy, sometimes as collaborator. Part of this interest is attributable to the problems the two countries share economically, culturally and politically. Yet, the author of this study argues, despite the common difficulties, France is a country in crisis to a much greater extent than is realized. In this survey of the state of modern France, the author explores the major themes of French identity, exploring how each has been undermined - from agriculture to the motoring industry, smoking to fashion. With an analysis of recent French political history, Fenby argues that France is a country without direction; a once great power now unsure of itself and its place in the world.
- ISBN10 0751527823
- ISBN13 9780751527827
- Publish Date 8 July 1999 (first published 27 August 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 December 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint Time Warner Paperbacks
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 464
- Language English