History of France from the Earliest Times

François Guizot (1787–1874) was a prominent French historian, statesman and educator. Born in Nîmes during a period of revolutionary upheaval, Guizot's career spanned across several pivotal eras in French history. After the downfall of Napoleon, he emerged as a significant figure in French politics, notably serving as the Minister of Education and later Prime Minister under King Louis-Philippe. Gu...