The History of France

Familiarity with the history of French cities will help to better understand the history of Europe: as France has been the recognized center of politics, economics, and culture for the entire continent for centuries. The era of the Crusades began... in France, the first elements of citizenship emerged, and in the 12th century the University of Paris was established…
But the main heroes of this book are not Paris and its surroundings, known to almost everyone, but the large and small cities of France that also made a significant contribution to world history and culture. These are the cities of Brittany, Normandy, Provence, Berry, Burgundy, Alsace — historical regions that were once independent and are now truly French. But the locals continue to cherish and appreciate their unique characteristics.
Today, the ancient French cities — witnesses of great conquests, wars, revolutions, as well as discoveries and achievements in medicine, art, and architecture — allow us to feel like participants in real European history. Who knows, perhaps these cities in the future, as in ancient times, will once again re-enter the historical arena?..