France 1870-1914

Focusing on the transformative years in France from 1870 to 1914, this book examines the establishment of a stable republican government amidst political turmoil, including the Dreyfus Affair. It highlights the consolidation of parliamentary rule, the expansion of the French Empire, and military preparations leading to World War I. This updated edition incorporates recent research, providing a comprehensive introduction to this pivotal era in French history.