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The Collapse of the Third Republic

An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940
Pages
1082
Published
1970
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive historical account examines the intricate factors that led to the downfall of France's Third Republic. Beginning with its establishment in 1871, the narrative explores the deep political, social, and religious divisions within the country. It details the military's overreliance on the Maginot Line for defense and the lasting, damaging impact of World War I, ultimately revealing the path to collapse.

About the author

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William L. Shirer

William Lawrence Shirer was an American journalist and war correspondent. He wrote The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, a history of Nazi Germany that has been read by many and cited in scholarly works for more than 50 years. Originally a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and the International News Service, Shirer was the first reporter hired by Edward R. Murrow for what would become a CBS radio team of journalists known as "Murrow's Boys". He became known for his broadcasts from Be...