France's Overseas Frontier
Author | : Robert Aldrich |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2006-11-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521030366 |
ISBN-13 | : 0521030366 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book France's Overseas Frontier written by Robert Aldrich and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1992 book is a full-length study in English of the 'confetti of empire', the former French colonies which have not gained their independence but remain part of France as the départements et territoires d'outre-mer (DOM-TOMs). More recent French governments have shown a determination to retain these possessions, despite independence movements and international criticism.