French Resource Guide: Articles and Overviews

Surveys French culture, commenting on location and homeland, language, folklore, religion, major holidays, rites of passage, interpersonal relations, living conditions, family life, clothing, food, education, culture, work, sports, entertainment and recreation, folk art, social problems, and gender issues …

Surveys the development of French literature and language at length ...

Surveys the country's culture by topic, including its culture, history and ethnic relations, urbanism, architecture, the use of space, food and economy, social stratification, social welfare and change programs, nongovernmental organizations, gender roles and statutes, family life, etiquette, religion, health care, celebrations, arts and humanities, and the sciences ...

Reviews early French history prior to the revolution ...

Reviews later French history, starting w/ the revolution ...

Surveys the history of early French art ...

Reviews the development of early French architecture ...

Briefly considers the development, appreciation, and cultural impact of French food ...

Reviews the history of French Colonies in turn ...