{"product_id":"9781509803484-the-discovery-of-france","title":"The Discovery of France","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, \u003ci\u003eThe Discovery of France\u003c\/i\u003e is full of quirky anecdotes and sketches of people, places and customs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an introduction by Colm Tóibín.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTen years ago, I began to explore the country on which I was supposed to be an authority .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrance is a country famous for its intellectuals, its philosophers and writers, its fashion, food and wine. And yet the notion of 'the French' as one nation is relatively recent and – historically speaking - quite misleading. In order to discover the 'real' past of France, Graham Robb realized it was not only necessary to go back in time, but also to go at a slower pace than modern life generally allows. \u003ci\u003eThe Discovery of France\u003c\/i\u003e, illuminating, engrossing and full of surprises, is the result of Robb's 14,000 mile journey across France on a bicycle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Winner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, \u003ci\u003eThe Discovery of France\u003c\/i\u003e is a modern non-fiction classic, a literary exploration of a remarkable nation. From maps and migration to magic, language and landscape, it reveals a France few will recognize.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An extraordinary journey of discovery' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Robb's concise and fast-paced writing pedals along with never a dull paragraph . dazzling' \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944433070177,"sku":"9781509803484","price":14.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27482471.jpg?v=1721807694","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781509803484-the-discovery-of-france","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}