Project Gutenberg 2011-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 309 Home, Gordon 1878 1969 Home, Gordon Cochrane France Introductory -- The genesis and characteristics of the French -- Family life: marriage and the birth-rate -- How the French govern themselves -- On education and religion -- Some aspects of Paris and of town life in general -- Of rural life in France -- The rivers of France -- Of the watering-places -- Architecture: Roman, Romanesque, and Gothic, in France -- The national defences. Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "France" by Gordon Home is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the various aspects of French society, culture, and identity, delving into the characteristics of its people, the influences of history, and the distinctions that exist across different regions of the country. Through analytical observations, it aims to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of French life. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough examination of France, beginning with the author's own reflections on the challenges of defining French identity. Home notes how prevalent stereotypes and generalizations about the French are often contradicted by personal experiences and varying perspectives. He emphasizes the diversity within the nation, highlighting the differing customs and social practices found in various regions. This introductory chapter establishes a tone of curiosity and appreciation for the rich tapestry of French culture, inviting readers to explore its intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35678/35678-h/images/covera.jpg Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel DC Text Category: History - Other Category: History - European 359965 2025-08-14T12:19:01.413251 text/html 346158 2011-03-25T08:40:40 text/html 1458304 2025-08-14T12:19:09.040170 application/epub+zip 1463239 2025-08-14T12:19:03.321228 application/epub+zip 164802 2025-08-14T12:19:01.932217 application/epub+zip 2250786 2025-08-14T12:19:12.670188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2211256 2025-08-14T12:19:07.603208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230573 2022-09-16T10:29:51.476507 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291170 2025-08-14T12:19:00.611234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291093 2011-03-25T08:40:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291096 2011-03-25T08:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20412 2025-08-14T12:19:12.807159 application/rdf+xml 10152 2025-08-14T12:19:02.038201 image/jpeg 1717 2025-08-14T12:19:01.985230 image/jpeg 113402 2011-03-25T08:44:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1398757 2011-03-25T08:44:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 113196 2011-03-25T08:44:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1400579 2025-08-14T12:19:01.525239 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia