Charles De Gaulle: A Brief Biography With Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Synopsis

This Is The First Book To Combine A Comprehensive Historical Analysis Of Charles De Gaulle And Gaullism With A Selection Of Related Documents. In A Compelling Narrative, Cogan Examines The Three Major Stages Of De Gaulle's Career, He Also Assesses The Gaullist Movement And Its Legacy For France, For Europe, And For Transatlantic Relations. A Collection Of 25 Primary Sources - Many Of Which Have Never Before Been Published In English - Allows A Firsthand Reading And Analysis Of An Array Of Government Documents, Interviews, Press Conferences, And Excerpts From De Gaulle's Memoirs And Speeches. Maps And Photographs Throughout, A Headnote For Each Document, A Chronology, Questions For Consideration, And Suggestions For Further Reading Help Make This Book A Fascinating Resource.--jacket. Pt. 1. A Short History Of Gaullism. Introduction : The Meaning Of Gaullism -- De Gaulle And The Saving Of The French Nation, 1890-1946 -- De Gaulle And The Reordering Of The French State, 1946-1962 -- De Gaulle, Man Of The Traditional European Concert, 1962-1969 -- Epilogue : The Legacy -- Pt. 2. The Documents. The Saving Of The French Nation -- The Reordering Of The French State -- The Traditional European Concert -- The Legacy -- A De Gaulle Chronology (1890-1970) -- The Gaullist Itinerary (maps) -- France Today (map). Charles G. Cogan. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 230-231) And Index.