Sudhir Hazareesingh

An award-winning historian presents an absorbing account of the French mind, shedding light on France's famous tradition of intellectual life. Why are the French such an exceptional nation? Why do they think they are so exceptional? The French take pride in the fact that their history and culture have decisively shaped the values and ideals of the modern world. French ideas are no less distinct in their form: while French thought is abstract, stylish...