France is one of the greatest nations on earth. This book covers the beginning of French history all the way down to today. It displays accurately the great lives of some of the most famous and influential personalities of France, which made the country great. The French Revolution is covered, just like the Middle Ages and beyond.The 100 Year's War, with the greatest actors of that major conflict, like Jean d'Arc and King Charles are covered, just like the Age of Enlightenment with the leader of absolutism King Louis XIV, the Sun King. In the French Revolution famous and infamous men then stepped on the scene, men like Marat, Robespierre or the Marquis de Sade, all who are dealt with in this book. It all invites for some interesting and fascinating reading.