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History of The American People, French Book in 2 Volumes by André Maurois, 1955

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Histoire du Peuple Americain (History of the American People). French book in two volumes by André Maurois from the French Academy, 1955/56. Volume I: Europe discovers America - At the crossroads - The birth of a nation. Volume II: Growing Pains - The Golden Age - World Power Author's foreword: In this history of the American people, I have sought to give readers a sketch of the development of a civilization and a political system. I believe such works are profitable, not because they provide scholars with new elements, but because they organize in the form of a continuous and relatively straightforward narrative of various documents that had never been produced in French. America has had, and now more than ever, remarkable historians. I have read many of them; I extracted the essentials from their books and texts and presented the facts as clearly as possible. Of all national histories, that of the United States is the most difficult to compare and define its origins. Before the nation is formed, the narrator must describe several distinct colonies founding and evolution. So many American historians began their book on the eve of the War of Independence. I refused this facility. Many also refused to write the history of our time. I imposed this duty on myself. These are two beautiful coffee table art books. About the Author: André Maurois, pseudonym of Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, born July 26, 1885 in Elbeuf and died October 9, 1967 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is a French novelist, biographer, storyteller, and essayist. The writer excels in writing biographies: he devotes them, with inspired fraternity, to writers like Shelley, Byron, Victor Hugo, George Sand, or Balzac, but also political figures like Disraeli and General Lyautey or scientists like Alexander Fleming. He was elected to the French Academy on June 23, 1938, in chair 26. Respected by his peers, he remained in the chair for almost thirty years. Features: Title: Histoire du Peuple Americain in two volumes. Author: André Maurois de l'Academie Francaise (French Academy). Hardcover book with leather cover and dust jacket. Language: French. Many black and white and color photographs and illustrations. 276 + 297 pages. Dimensions: 8.88 in x 11 in (22.5 x 28 cm). The first volume was published in 1955, and the second volume was published in 1956 by Editions Litteraires de France. The books are in good condition, with minor wear due to regular reading.
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    Modern History (Maker)
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    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3.03 cm)
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    Modern (Of the Period)
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    1955
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    Atlanta, GA
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    Seller: 2LIV059CEBABG1stDibs: LU1632241916642

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