France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain PG_Gift_Guide they find themselves locked in

they find themselves locked in a devouring fascination that will change them both forever

when stopped for speeding by a policeman

Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding

and an all-encompassing experience of art

With great skill and pathos

France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain PG_Gift_Guide they find themselves locked inA Telegraph, Spectator, Prospect, and Times Best Book of the Year This is a story not just about Ptain but about war and resistance, the moral compromises of leadership, and the meaning of France itself.Margaret MacMillan This is a finely tuned historyThose who enjoy tales of the sparring among excellent lawyers arguing an important case will find this book riveting. And for those who want to understand contemporary France and its intricate politics,