"This course will deal with the history of France over the long term, from the Middle Ages to the present day. It will be a very general introductory course in French history, and will be structured chronologically, allowing students to find their way around easily. The main dates of political history will be clearly given, showing their significance in terms of historical evolution. The social and economic phenomena will be dealt with in a more thematic way within each part. The history of France will also be very strongly connected to that of Europe and the world, so that the historical evolution is well understood. Each course will be accompanied by a powerpoint presentation so that students can follow the course properly. "