Charles de Gaulle: A Brief Biography with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture) (Paperback)

~ Charles G. Cogan (Author)

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"Based as it is on a generous deployment of de Gaulle's own words, the book gives the flavor as well as the substance of the man's mind and his basic assumptions."

Product Description

This work is an assessment of the historical role of Charles de Gaulle, as well as the Gaullist movement and its legacy for France, for Europe and for trans-Atlantic relations. Part One examines de Gaulle's career in three stages; Part Two reprints primary documents of government, interviews, excerpts from de Gaulle's memoirs and speeches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 243 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 1st edition (September 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312107900
• ISBN-13: 978-0312107901
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,564,800 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Basic overview of an important man, August 23, 2008

By	NOYDB "NOYDB" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

A very brief, "just the facts" overview of Charles De Gaulle's life. In actuality, it is a little over 100 pages, with the rest of the book consisting of some basic documents that the author used. Most readers will simply want to skip over this latter section. If you want a basic description of the life of one of the 20th century's most important European leaders, it is recommended. If you want a fuller treatment complete with analysis, look elsewhere.