The Discovery of France
08 August 2024Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
'An extraordinary journey of discovery' - Daily Telegraph
'Pedals along with never a dull paragraph . . . dazzling' - The Sunday Times
Illuminating, engrossing and full of surprises, The Discovery of France is the tale of Graham Robb's 14,000-mile journey across France on a bicycle to uncover an alternative history.
France is a country famous for its intellectuals, its philosophers and writers,...
Details
08 August 2024496 pages
9781035039197Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Exhilarating . . . a stunning journey through the historical landscape of France.Independent
Elegant, entertaining and occasionally brilliant.The Observer
At once history, psychogeography, itinerary and cabinet of curiosities . . . will delight even the most indolent armchair traveller.Telegraph
A dazzling and moving contribution to a long tradition.The Sunday Times
