History of French Language

Content : The history of the French language, illustrated and told through 115 iconic dates.

This book traces the history of French, from the earliest languages spoken in what is now France — Gaulish and Latin — to the “modern” French spoken today in 51 countries around the world.

It explores the evolution of the language alongside the political, cultural and social events that have shaped it. Throughout, particular emphasis is placed on the ways French has interacted with other languages and on the diversity of its uses, whether spoken or written, popular or scholarly.

A clear structure, with a dynamic layout:
• Each section opens with a large timeline.
• The following double-page spreads tell the story of each event through text and images.
• Each section concludes with thematic features.

The story of the French language. A comprehensive, authoritative and engaging book for everyone who loves the language.

About the “Chronology” series:
Well-documented, attractive books to make culture accessible to everyone. Richly illustrated, this series tell the story of France, the world, literature, the arts, religions and more. They are comprehensive, reliable and attractive works for anyone interested in culture.