1st Edition
The Fifth French Republic: Presidents, Politics and Personalities A Study of French Political Culture
By Philip Thody
Copyright 1998
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Fifth French Republic is a study of modern French politics and history, discussing the five presidents who span from 1959 to the present--Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, Valry Giscard d'Estang, Francois Mitterand and Jacques Chirac.
Philip Thody examines the importance of the similarities between the five men for an understanding of the general and political culture of France; the... Read more
Acknowledgements, Glossary, Introduction, 1. Charles de Gaulle: the founding father, 2. Georges Pompidou: the conscientious uncle, 3. Valéry Giscard d’Estaing: the ambitious nephew, 4. François Mitterrand: the rebellious brother, 5. Jacques Chirac: the impulsive grandson, 6. Conclusion, Appendix A French régimes from 1792 to 1958, Appendix B Prime ministers of the Fifth Republic, Appendix C A note on the French civil service, Notes, Annotated bibliography, Index
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Thody, Philip
