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EAN: 9780521026918. Fascination and Misgivings: The United States in French Opinion, 1870-1914. Through the views of French travelers and diverse French studies about the United States, t… Mehr…

EAN: 9780521026918. Fascination and Misgivings: The United States in French Opinion, 1870-1914. Through the views of French travelers and diverse French studies about the United States, this book shows that the US took a pivotal place in French consciousness during the second half of the nineteenth century. img{max-width:100%}Fascination and Misgivings: The United States in French Opinion, 1870-1914Jacques PortesCambridge University PressPaperbackUnused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page.EAN: 9780521026918Published 21/08/2008Language: EnglishThrough the views of French travelers and diverse French studies about the United States, this book shows that the US took a pivotal place in French consciousness during the second half of the nineteenth century. The American landscape, skyscrapers, and the presence of Native and African Americans were puzzling and exotic to the French. At the same time, towns and industry were proof of an emerging economic power. Meanwhile, the French people found attractive models of social engineering in American society: schools and universities, the changing role of women, the emergence of the middle class. Even before World War I, the US found its place in French opinion, following trends that were to continue throughout the twentieth century: fascination and misgivings, attraction and repulsion.Preface Claude FohlenIntroductionPart I. The United States as Exoticism1. The journey2. At first sight3. Western4. Les NÃ?¨gres5. A 'manipulated and mechanized life'Part II. Models from the United States6. A truly American democracy7. A political life without grandeur8. The new world of education9. La Belle AmÃ?©ricaine10. From the Mormons to Americanism11. Social hell or social harmony?Part III. The United States as Power12. Immigrationstrength or weakness?13. Business14. And now, imperialism15. Is there a culture in the United States?ConclusionSelective bibliographyIndex. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3274865RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved., Neuwertig, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neuwertig, Title: Fascination and Misgivings: The United States in French Opinion, Pages: 468, Publication Year: 2006, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Publication Name: Fascination and Misgivings: the United States in French Opinion, 1870-1914, Item Height: 228mm, Item Width: 152mm, Subject: History, Item Weight: 702g, Number of Pages: 468 Pages, Cambridge University Press<