If I had to sum up the basic attitude that runs through the French mentality at all levels, it would be a composite of preening pride, often frankly chauvinistic, in being French, and barely concealed dislike, bordering on fear and loathing, of change. As a people they advance reluctantly toward the future, eyes fixed firmly on the past, especially the glorious 17th century of Louis XIV. Noting what he calls his country's inherent schizophrenia, Denis Jeambar, editor-in-chief of the news magazine "L'Express, " has written that France "oscillates continuously between pride and resignation, movement and immobility. More than any other European nation, it is characterized by contradictory attributes."
--from the Prologue to "About France"
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If I had to sum up the basic attitude that runs through the French mentality at all levels, it would be a composite of preening pride, often frankly chauvinistic, in being French, and barely concealed dislike, bordering on fear and loathing, of change. As a people they advance reluctantly toward the future, eyes fixed firmly on the past, especially the glorious 17th century of Louis XIV. Noting what he calls his country's inherent schizophrenia, Denis Jeambar, editor-in-chief of the news magazine "L'Express, " has written that France "oscillates continuously between pride and resignation, movement and immobility. More than any other European nation, it is characterized by contradictory attributes."
--from the Prologue to "About France"
Imprint | Iuniverse, Inc. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2005 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | May 2005 |
Authors | Joseph Harriss |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 308 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-595-34695-0 |
Barcode | 9780595346950 |
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LSN | 0-595-34695-2 |