The History of France from the Earliest Times to 1848 is a comprehensive survey of French history. The book covers the major events and personalities that have shaped France from the ancient Gauls to the Revolution of 1848. The authors provide a balanced and objective account of French history, and their insights into the political, social, and cultural factors that have influenced the course of French history make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in France and its place in world history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.