France books
The Little Prince
What is The Little Prince about?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece "The Little Prince" paints a story of a pilot who meets an unusual boy from a different planet. The Little Prince describes his journey to other planets, with its allegorical characters and the lessons he learns. This book’s heartfelt and wise writing will fill the readers of all ages with joy, reflection, and profound sense of meaning.
Napoleon
What is Napoleon about?
Andrew Roberts will tell you Napoleon Bonaparte's lifestory in "Napoleon: A Life", covering both his spectacular ascent and his tragic fall. This book examines how this charismatic leader and his strategic brilliance have transformed the world. Discover more about the person who altered European history in 19th century.
Madame Curie: A Biography
What is Madame Curie: A Biography about?
Do you know about the woman who changed the course of science by discovering the chemical element radium? Read about the life of the legendary scientist, including her triumphs and setbacks, in the book "Madame Curie" written by her daughter Eva Curie. It will become your journey in the scientific world full of bravery, perseverance, and ardor.
All the Light We Cannot See
What is All the Light We Cannot See about?
"All the Light We Cannot See" presents a blind girl, Marie-Laure, from France and an orphan, Werner, from Germany. Two different stories happen during the Nazis regime: one flees from it, and another works for it. What will be if their ways intertwine?
Bringing Up Bébé
What is Bringing Up Bébé about?
“Bringing Up Bébé” is an insightful book that delves into the cultural differences in parenting approaches between France and the United States. Written by Pamela Druckerman, a journalist and mother, the book offers a unique perspective on raising children.
The Second Sex
What is The Second Sex about?
“The Second Sex” by Simone de Beauvoir could be a dictionary to the notion of womanhood. De Beauvoir, a prominent thinker and writer, challenges the notion of women as mere reflections of men, arguing that they are defined by their own experiences and struggles. Her work is a battle cry for women's liberation, exploring the history, biology, psychoanalysis, and existential philosophy.
The Nightingale
What is The Nightingale about?
"The Nightingale" tells the story of France during World War II, filled with sacrifice, resilience, and bravery. Two women, two paths, and countless lives touched along the way. How far will these women go to protect what matters most to them?
Coco Chanel
What is Coco Chanel about?
Her name is practically synonymous with the words like "fashion", "style", and "glamour". Coco Chanel was and still remains an iconic figure in the fashion history. This book showes her life with more nuance and detail, exploring its complexities and challenges.
A Year in Provence
What is A Year in Provence about?
In his memoir, Peter Mayle recounts a year when he and his wife left England and moved to an old house in beautiful Provence. Mayle’s book immerses you in French living, written so vividly that you’ll feel as if you have been there yourself. It’s a story of new experiences, weather, food, local people, and enjoying the adventure of life.
De Gaulle
What is De Gaulle about?
What drove the general who restored French greatness? In "De Gaulle", Julian Jackson reveals the figure of Charles de Gaulle, who became a soldier, a president, and a symbol of French resistance. In this book you will learn about being a leader, along with the the principles and the fight for freedom. Anyone who recognizes the strength of values will find inspiration in this book.
The Guns of August
What is The Guns of August about?
August 1914. The world stood on the edge of catastrophe, but almost no one saw it coming. In "The Guns of August", Barbara Tuchman tells the story of the first month of World War I, when Europe had just entered one of the biggest wars known to men back then. She brings to life the generals who made fateful decisions, the diplomats who failed to stop them, and the soldiers who paid the price.
Citizens
What is Citizens about?
Aside from the dry facts and list of events, what did the French Revolution feel like? In this work, Simon Schama brings to life the people of the time, their struggles and ambitions, and the reality of their era. He covers the French Revolution's negative and positive aspects, providing a more detailed outlook.
Marie Antoinette
What is Marie Antoinette about?
The way people stereotypically imagine Marie Antoinette may be a tad far from reality. Antonia Fraser's book shows Marie Antoinette as a complex and ultimately tragic woman caught in a collapsing monarchy. This biography neither vilifies nor sanctifies the Queen of France.
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