An Historical Geography of France - Xavier de Planhol, Paul Claval - Google Books

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In the first book of its kind to appear in the English language, two of France's leading scholars trace the historical geography of their country from its roots in the Roman province of Gaul to the present day. They demonstrate how, for centuries, France…