Theodore Zeldin Boeken

Analyzes the Frenchman's unique national identity, attitudes towards foreigners, education, and intellectual and cultural development from the late 1840's through the 1900's

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This survey is a major reinterpretation of France's achievement as a nation and of the individual experience of the French, which has taken its place as one of the great works of scholarship on modern France.

A provocative work that explores the evolution of emotions and personal relationships through diverse cultures and time. "An intellectually dazzling view of our past and future."--Time magazine

This guide explores new ambitions in work, relationships, and learning, posing thought-provoking questions about the human experience. It delves into the essence of life, examining what constitutes a wasted life and how individuals can confront their illusions. The text considers the perspectives of both the poor and the rich, questioning what each can learn from the other. It addresses deeper issues such as the various forms of suicide, the understanding between believers and unbelievers, and the evolution of religious beliefs. The book challenges readers to overcome prejudices and rethink their approach to the future, suggesting that ridicule may serve as a potent form of non-violent protest. It also touches on the importance of humor and the feelings of displacement many experience in their own countries. The exploration of love and relationships questions traditional dynamics between women and men, pondering the possibility of a new sexual revolution and the search for soulmates. Further, it examines the motivations behind hard work, the pursuit of leadership, and the quest for more fulfilling ways to earn a living. It raises questions about the wisdom that can be gained from elders and the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit. Ultimately, it seeks to uncover what it truly means to be alive and where one can find intellectual nourishment. This work is a winner of the Salon London Transmission Prize.

Do you want better conversations with your lover, your colleagues at work, your family, friends or strangers, or yourself? Conversation explains what kind of talk charmed and excited people in the past, and why we talk differently today. It explores the art and the history of conversation and how it can be the key to a happier, more interesting future. It shows how women have changed the ways lovers speak, how families avoid silence or boredom, how your work can damage or improve the way you converse, and what role there is for the tongue-tied and shy. This book will enable you to see more clearly what you want to talk about, and what conversation can do to your life.

This is a guide to France intended for the traveller who wants to get to know French people as individuals, for the negotiating businessman and for students who wishes to discover in-depth aspects of their lives. It looks at what makes up the national character of France.