The Discovery of France

The Discovery of France

"The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography, from the Revolution to the First World War" is a book by Graham Robb. It was published in the United Kingdom by Picador in September 2007 and in the United States by W. W. Norton and Company in October 2007. The book, a result of cycling 14,000 miles around France coupled with four years of research, is an in-depth examination of French national identity as seen through the diverse cultures and languages contained within the country.

On April 28, 2008, the book was awarded the £10,000 Ondaatje Prize by the Royal Society of Literature in London.


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