A Certain Idea of France

In this compelling biography, Julian Jackson explores the life of Charles de Gaulle, who rose to prominence during World War II by rejecting French defeat and rallying support from London. Throughout his tumultuous political career, de Gaulle clashed with key allies and shaped France's identity as a formidable nation, even as he faced crises such as the decolonization of Algeria. Serving as President of the Fifth Republic for a decade, his legacy continues to influence French politics today, marking him as one of the nation's most significant leaders since Napoleon.