Agnes Mary Frances Robinson's "Short History of France: From Caesar's Invasion to the Battle of Waterloo" provides a concise and informative overview of key events in French history.

Robinson's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical events and figures easy to understand. She covers a wide range of topics, from the Roman conquest of Gaul to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Battle of Waterloo.

The book is well-researched and includes helpful maps and illustrations to aid in understanding the geography and context of important events. Robinson also does an excellent job of highlighting the cultural and social changes that shaped France over the centuries.

Overall, "Short History of France" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and tumultuous history of France. Robinson's clear and engaging writing style, along with her comprehensive coverage of key events, make this book a must-read for history buffs and casual readers alike.

Book Description:
After the Roman conquest, the Celtic Gauls adopted Roman culture and speech. The Germanic invasions ultimately transformed France into a Catholic feudal society. In this short history, Mary Duclaux traces the emergence of towns, the rise of the French monarchy, the calamitous Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. We meet Joan of Arc, Charles VII, the gallant Henry IV, and the Sun King, Louis XIV, who drove France to the brink of bankruptcy. In the second half of the book Duclaux gives us the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon: Louis XVI, sunk in "plump and smiling apathy," Marie Antoinette, who pleaded with France's enemies for rescue, the Paris mob who hated her, Danton, Saint-Just, Robespierre, and the Terror, and finally a sombre young Corsican officer with no small talk, the military and administrative genius, Napoleon Bonaparte.