Alistair Horne is the author of eighteen previous books, including A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, The Price of Glory- Verdun 1916, How Far from Austerlitz?- Napoleon 1805-1815 and the official biography of British prime minister Harold Macmillan. He is a fellow at St. Anthony's College, Oxford, and lives in Oxfordshire. He was awarded the French Legion d'Honneur in 1993 and received a knighthood in 2003 for his work on French history.
"Fascinating. . . . Engaging. . . . Filled with 'hot-blooded'
kings, royal mistressesÉand tales of cruelty, treachery and even,
occasionally, heart-warming loyalty." –San Francisco Chronicle
"[Horne] is a virtuoso of the character sketch and the illuminating
vignette. . . . La Belle France, with its refreshingly subjective
style, possesses more treasures than a whole wall full of
textbooks." –The Wall Street Journal
"A breathtaking tour of French history, from its earliest kings
through the Mitterrand government. . . . There are few countries
with a more fascinating history than France." –The Seattle
Times
"A useful and charming introduction to a nation that has
oh-so-definitely helped make the modern world what it is. . . .
Horne does a service in helping the reader navigate the
complexities of French history." –Los Angeles Times
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