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A rare and complete collection of Nouvelle Histoire de la France Contemporaine, published by Éditions du Seuil in the early 1970s. This landmark 14‑volume series offers a cohesive, authoritative journey through French history from the fall of the monarchy in 1787 to the Liberation in 1945. Each volume is written by a leading historian, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible narrative.
Included Volumes1. La Chute de la Monarchie (1787–1792) — Michel Vovelle2. La République Jacobine (1792–1794) — Marc Bouloiseau3. La République Bourgeoise (1794–1799) — Denis Woronoff4. L’Épisode Napoléonien – Aspects Intérieurs (1799–1815) — Louis Bergeron5. L’Épisode Napoléonien – Aspects Extérieurs (1799–1815) — J. Lovie & A. Palluel‑Guillard6. La France des Notables – Évolution Générale (1815–1848) — A. Jardin & A.J. Tudesq7. La France des Notables – Vie de la Nation (1815–1848) — A. Jardin & A.J. Tudesq8. 1848 ou l’Apprentissage de la République (1848–1852) — Maurice Agulhon9. De la Fête Impériale au Mur des Fédérés (1852–1871) — Alain Plessis10. Les Débuts de la IIIe République (1871–1898) — Jean‑Marie Mayeur11. La République Radicale (1898–1914) — Madeleine Rebérioux12. La Fin d’un Monde (1914–1929) — Philippe Bernard13. Le Déclin de la IIIe République (1929–1938) — Henri Dubief14. De Munich à la Libération (1938–1945) — Jean‑Pierre Azéma
Why This Set MattersA cornerstone of modern French historiography, this series is ideal for scholars, educators, and collectors seeking a cohesive, in‑depth view of France’s political, social, and cultural evolution. Complete sets are increasingly difficult to find, especially in this condition.
ConditionGently used vintage copies with light shelf wear consistent with age.A few passages may be underlined in pencil in some volumes (erasable if desired).The first page bears the name of the original owner — Elisabeth.
ProvenanceCurated from my personal library, built during years of study at the Sorbonne.One only — ready to ship from California.
