--- product_id: 310344235 title: "French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries)" price: "33899CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/310344235-french-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-france store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) **Price:** 33899CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) - **How much does it cost?** 33899CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/310344235-french-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-france) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) [History, Captivating] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) Review: French History - Wow! There is a lot of information in this three part book bundle.. This book covers ancient France, The Vikings, Romans, and many names that you will recognize- Napolean, Joan of Arc, Charlemagne. Notre-Dame de Paris is also covered in this set of books. I learned more than I learned in my history classes in school. This is really worth reading to learn more about France, its history and its impact on the world. Review: Good! - I love these books as they are always informative, educational and interesting! Provides the right amount of facts/tidbits - not too little, not too much. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,311,520 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #70 in Belgian History #290 in French History (Books) #57,642 in Education & Teaching (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (77) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.95 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1637162707 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1637162705 | | Item Weight | 1.36 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | History of European Countries | | Print length | 420 pages | | Publication date | March 30, 2021 | | Publisher | Captivating History | ## Images ![French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sTMtexYcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ French History *by K***R on April 3, 2021* Wow! There is a lot of information in this three part book bundle.. This book covers ancient France, The Vikings, Romans, and many names that you will recognize- Napolean, Joan of Arc, Charlemagne. Notre-Dame de Paris is also covered in this set of books. I learned more than I learned in my history classes in school. This is really worth reading to learn more about France, its history and its impact on the world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good! *by B***R on June 29, 2024* I love these books as they are always informative, educational and interesting! Provides the right amount of facts/tidbits - not too little, not too much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ France and 2 of its most famous inhabitants. *by C***5 on April 15, 2021* This package comes in three sections. The first part recounts the history of France from before the bronze age to the late 20th century from a neutral, but French-leaning, perspective. France was fist occupied by prehistoric man nearly 15000-17000 years ago (caves at Lascaux). The early inhabitants’ stories are told through archeological evidence and legend up until the beginning of the Common Era (CE). Rome occupied much of France through the 6th century CE and the area’s history reflects their influence. After the Romans left, the biggest impact on French evolution is told through the stories of the major figures of their respective times; Vercingetorix, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and King Louis XIV. In the background of the second millennium are the ongoing conflicts with England across the English Channel and around the world as the ‘voyages of discovery and colonization’ come to pass. 20% of this section is spent on providing details of the French Revolution and another 20% on Napoleon’s rule. France’s central roles in both World Wars I and II and the events precipitating them are nicely summarized. The book’s ‘Conclusion’ is actually a succinct summary of the happenings after WWII, rather than an overarching summation, although there is a short wrap-up. There are numerous illustrations and maps throughout the book which help the reader understand the discussions. The Author also takes time to debunk many misconceptions brought about by television and film inaccuracies. The Second portion chronicles the history of one of France’s most famous kings, CHARLEMAGNE. It covers the times leading up to his assuming the position as king and what happens to his heirs until the blood line is ended. Charlemagne was not only an important figure to France, he essentially unified what today is known as Europe, the largest holding of any ruler at the time. During his 47-year reign, he was continually expanding his empire, with very few setbacks. He was not only an excellent battlefield commander; he was also an excellent leader. He standardized the currency, architecture and education systems in the lands under his control. He also brought Christianity to the people. While it sometimes gets confusing when the past is retold to place events in context, this is an excellent summary of the life and times of a man who many know his name, but not the details of his story. The third section covers the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. The building sits on a site that has had religious connections since the beginning of the Common Era (CE). A previous 600-year-old church was leveled to provide the space for the current building which took 200 years to build and has stood for over 900 years. The cost to raise the structure is estimated to be around 1 Billion dollars in today’s value. No wonder it has become a national icon and a defining symbol of Paris and France. During its existence, it has been renovated and updated several times for various reasons. There have also been times when it did not serve as a church. It has been the site of many important secular events, such as the crowning of Napoleon as emperor. It was fortunate in not being in any major battle zones during WWII, but in recent times has been attacked by pollution. Alas, in 2019 an accidental fire caused major destruction, but many of the relics were saved. Again, 1 Billion dollars has been pledged to restore Notre Dame to its former glory. This book chronicles it’s entire history, and it’s importance as a symbol for many causes. ## Frequently Bought Together - French History: A Captivating Guide to the History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris (History of European Countries) - German History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Germany and Germania (History of European Countries) - History of Russia: A Captivating Guide to Russian History, Ivan the Terrible, The Russian Revolution and Cambridge Five (History of European Countries) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/310344235-french-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-france](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/310344235-french-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-france) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*