{"product_id":"the-regions-of-france-a-reference-guide-to-history-and-culture","title":"The Regions of France: A Reference Guide to History and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the one reference work that French teachers  students and librarians need for student assignments on the regions of France. A one-stop  easy-to-use reference guide organized by region  it offers in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the cultural life (including cuisine and recipes)  customs  history  politics  and the economy of each region. There is no other reference work like it in either English or French. It makes the 22 regions of France accessible to students and others interested in modern and contemporary France  and helps them to understand the complexities of France today and the role of the various regions in the nations historical  political  economic  and cultural development. A selection of photographs complements the text.  The French often tell us  Paris is not France! This guide allows the reader to see the great geographical  cultural  and linguistic variety that exists in France today. Each chapter focuses on a different region and is organized around specific categories: regional geography  history  recent politics  population  economy  culture (including cuisine)  architecture and noteworthy sites  and further reading. An introduction offers an historical overview of France from earliest times to the present and a discussion of the regions role in France today. Appendixes include an historical time line and a list of the rulers of France. An essential purchase for school and public libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966444826677,"sku":"ByrdShop_031329223X","price":143.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780313292231.jpg?v=1770562032","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-regions-of-france-a-reference-guide-to-history-and-culture","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}