The respective influences of the Celtic race, and of the Roman and
the German conquest and occupation of Gaul are clearly shown.
Charlemagne's work and the subsequent growth of feudal institutions
are next considered.
The breaking up of the feudal system, with the gradual consolidation
of the provinces into one kingdom, and the development of the
sentiment of nationality, are traced and illustrated.
The growth of the absolutism of the crown, the interesting and
important relations of France to America, and the causes of the
French Revolution, are fully presented.
The career of Napoleon and its effects on France and Europe are
carefully examined.
Finally, a sketch is given of the stages of the historical progress
of France in connection with the state of the Republic to-day.
G. W. Knight, _Prof. of History, Ohio State University_: I do not
know another book which, in anything like the same space, conveys
for youthful students so good a notion of French events.
A. H. Fetterolf, _Pres. of Girard College_: I like it very much. It
is an excellent book and I trust soon to have it used in Girard
College.
Edward G. Bourne, _Prof. of History, Adelbert College_: I have no
hesitation in pronouncing it the best French history of its scope
that I have seen.
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