Historical Dictionary of the Third French Republic, 1870-1940

'œA wealth of information for the period following Napoleon's fall is provided, covering the ... general areas: politics, sociology, economics, and culture. Twenty-four long "Major Interpretative Essays" on such topics as foreign policy, feminism, economy, and music provide both depth and a framework. There are more than 700 articles on specific subjects, long or brief according to need, and 464 biographies. In addition to the detailed chronology, an appendix provides first an outline of the structure of the Dictionary and then a detailed list of all the articles it includes. Another appendix lists presidents and premiers of the Third French Republic, emphasizing significant officeholders by use of capitalization. [The volume] achieve[s] high marks in scholarship, factual content, organization, and ease of use.'' Reference Books BulletinHutton, Patrick H. is the author of 'Historical Dictionary of the Third French Republic, 1870-1940' with ISBN 9780313220807 and ISBN 0313220808.