The Locust Years: The Story of the Fourth Republic, 1946-1958

by Frank Giles

A witty account of a turbulent period in modern French history focuses on both issues and men, including German rearmament and colonial uprisings, as well as Jean Monnet, who revitalized the economy, and Charles de Gaulle, who dominated French politics.

Genres: History

431 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Ted J. McGoron · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good bit about how the French system of government works, also a few French phrases and some French history for after WWII.