Elizabeth Davids books belong in the libraries of everyone who loves to read & prepare food & this one is generally regarded as her best; her passion & knowledge comes through on every page. She was one of the foremost writers on food in the latter half of the 20th century & this book has her most celebrated writing. French Provincial Cooking" should be approached & read as a series of short stories as well written & evocative as the best literature. The voice is highly personal & opinionated sometimes sharp but always true & always entertaining. Here is a long essay on French cuisine offering background stories & sketches of recipes more than the slavishly didactic type of recipes that most modern readers might be used to today. For many Elizabeth David was the first to introduce us to the French notion of la cuisine terroir sometimes interpreted as what grows together goes together. For David this is the heart of regional cooking & the thing which most distinguishes it from cooking in haute cuisine restaurants where diners arrive at any time or any season & expect to be able to order any well known French speciality. One of the passages which best characterizes Davids approach to a lot of cooking is her opening statement on the perfect omelette: As everybody knows there is only one infallible recipe for the perfect omelette: your own. The book starts with a short essay on each of the major culinary regions of France starting perhaps not surprisingly with Provence which is blessed an abundance of produce. The largest portion of the book consists of chapters on cuisine by type of dish: Sauces Hors-Doeuvres & Salads Soups Eggs & Cheese Pates & Terrines Vegetables Fish Shellfish Meat Composite Meat Dishes Poultry & Game & Sweet dishes. The book is all the more valuable in that it paints a picture of a cooking style which existed before modern equipment such as the food processor. Most importantly the recipes work if your aim is to produce the most excellent food imaginable. What initially may seem to be annoying details (e.g. for omelettes eggs should not really be beaten at all but stirred whereas for scrambled eggs they should be very well beaten) are actually secrets to be treasured that elevate a good dish to a superb one. The lesson is that good food should be done simply but it takes care attention to detail & frequently time. A hardback edition of " French Provincial Cooking" has been unavailable for many years & Grub Street is re-issuing it because of overwhelming dem&. It should become as popular an edition as the best-selling " Elizabeth David Classics"." ...

Beginning with a discussion of familiar images of the French Revolution garnered from Dickens Baroness Orczy & Tolstoy as well as the legends of let them eat cake & tricolours Doyle leads the reader to the realization that we are still living with developments & consequences of the French Revolution such as decimalization & the whole ideology of human rights. Continuing with a brief survey of the old regime & how it collapsed Doyle continues to ellucidate how the revolution happened: why did the revolutionaries quarrel with the king the church & the rest of Europe why this produced Terror & finally how it accomplished rule by a general. The revolution destroyed the age-old cultural institutional & social structures in France & beyond. This book looks at how the ancien regime became ancien as well as examining cases in which achievement failed to match ambition. Doyle explores the legacy of the revolution in the form of rationality in public affairs & responsible government & finishes his examination of the revolution with a discussion as to why it has been so controversial. ...

Internationally renowned as the greatest authority on the French Revolution Georges Lefebvre combined impeccable scholarship with a lively writing style. His masterly overview of the history of the French Revolution has taken its rightful place as the definitive account. A vivid narrative of events in France & across Europe is combined with acute insights into the underlying forces that created the dynamics of the revolution as well as the personalities responsible for day-to-day decisions during this momentous period. ...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. 6 city maps: Avignon Cannes Marseille Monaco Nice & Nimes. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 200 000.
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Experience all of the Cote d' Azur's attractions with this up-to-date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. You'll find the best hotels authentic restaurants the region's trendiest places & night spots; get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget; plus plenty of ideas for travel with kids. Also contains: the Perfect Route Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more French phrasebook & index. The Cote d' Azur is the ultimate product of the modern leisure society a playground of the jet-setting elite where the luxury world of the coast with its palaces chic harbour fronts set against azure sea contrasts with the tranquil dramatic landscapes & remote mountain villages found away from the shore. MARCO POLO French Riviera takes you along the coast & through three of France's most beautiful departements: Alpes-Maritimes Var & Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The ' Perfect Route' takes you to the most idyllic stretches of coast as well as the most beautiful villages & the best natural scenery inl&. The Best Of pages highlight some unique & free things to do & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. Discover What's Hot on the coast whether glamping (camping in style) or tea mania which has really established itself in this country of coffee drinkers. The Insider Tips reveal where flower petals are crystallised & turned into sweets & where in Nice you can immerse yourself in the art of Yves Klein. The Trips & Tours take you to the 'land of perfume' around Grasse & mountain villages in breathtaking locations. The Dos & Don'ts explain why your swimming trunks might cause you problems in St Tropez & why you should keep your hands off those beautifully h&-painted olive oil bottles. MARCO POLO French Riviera provides comprehensive coverage of the region including Monaco. To help you get around there's a detailed road atlas inside city maps of Cannes & Nice in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past
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This title examines the emergence of the first modern tank the Renault FT. It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However Frances early tanks suffered from poor mobility & armor compared to their contemporaries. Indeed their initial use on the Chemin des Dames in 1917 was a bloody fiasco. In spite of initial set-backs the French army redeemed its reputation with the Renault FT. The Renault FT pioneered the modern tank design with armament in a revolutionary central turret & the engine in the rear. More importantly the Renault was designed to be cheap & easy to manufacture. Discover the history of the early French armor developments & their triumphant new design the Renault FT that helped to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Allies. ...

The Collins French Gem Verbs offers the learner of French extensive coverage of French verbs in a compact portable format with a clear colour layout. The Collins French Gem Verbs has been written for everyone who is learning French & is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable verb information in a portable format. Have confidence: the Collins French Gem Verbs offers full conjugations of 112 French verbs both regular & irregular. Get it right: it also contains an alphabetical index of over 2 000 French verbs each cross-referred to its model verb. Get there fast: clear colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. ...

Hands-on exercises help you boost your verb proficiency Get the hang of French verbs & get over verb hang-ups! French verbs can drive anyone crazy whos trying to keep track of all the regular & irregular types. Fortunately this book is here to help you make sense of confusing rules & drill you on the exceptions. Each chapter is packed with examples exercises & conjugation charts
- just what you need to master even the toughest French verbs. Discover how to* Review regular verbs in the present tense* Cope with common exceptions* Conjugate all simple tenses from present indicative to past subjunctive* Tackle the trickiest irregular verbs* Conjugate compound tenses
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An innovative visual approach to learning & using basic French phrases. Do you need to brush up on your French for an upcoming trip? Then pick up a copy of French Visual Phrase Pack & start learning today. Whether you're visiting France for business or pleasure you'll want to be understood & this guide will ensure you are. Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations. Galleries of words & pictures make it easy to find key basic French vocabulary at a glance & help you remember what you've seen. No prior knowledge required so you can learn phrases to help you find your way around eat out shop & go sightseeing. Plus a 60-minute audio CD will help you practise before h&. An easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word & phrase will help you communicate with the native speakers when you've arrived. So pop French Visual Phrase Pack in your pocket when you're out & about in France so you can converse with the locals without any trouble. Now with a new look. (Previous ISBN: 9781405331685). ...

This is an innovative visual approach to learning & using basic French phrases. Do you need to brush up on your French for an upcoming trip? Then pick up a copy of French Visual Phrase Book" & start learning today. Whether you're visiting France for business or pleasure you'll want to be understood & this guide will ensure you are. Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations. Galleries of words & pictures make it easy to find key basic French vocabulary at a glance & help you remember what you've seen. No prior knowledge required so you can learn phrases to help you find your way around eat out shop & go sightseeing. An easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word & phrase will help you communicate with the native speakers when you've arrived. So pop " French Visual Phrase Book" in your pocket when you're out & about in France so you can converse with the locals without any trouble. Now with a new look. (Previous ISBN: 9781405329088)." ...