La Vie Politique en France — 2-Volume Set by Jacques Chapsal

A comprehensive and authoritative exploration of French political life from 1940 through the Fifth Republic, authored by Jacques Chapsal, one of the leading figures in French political analysis. These volumes are part of the esteemed Collection Thémis – Science Politique published by Presses Universitaires de France.

Included Titles:
1.     La Vie Politique en France, 1940–1958
Jacques Chapsal
PUF, Collection Thémis – Science Politique, 1984, softcover, 518 pages
Covers the collapse of the Third Republic, the Vichy regime, Liberation, and the unstable Fourth Republic.
2.     La Vie Politique sous la Ve République
Jacques Chapsal
PUF, Collection Thémis – Science Politique, 1981, softcover, 708 pages
A detailed study of the institutions, parties, and personalities that shaped France’s Fifth Republic from its founding onward.

Why this set matters
Together, these volumes offer a sweeping and deeply analytical view of France’s political transformation in the 20th century. Chapsal’s work is not just descriptive—it’s interpretive, offering insight into the structures, ideologies, and tensions that defined modern French governance. From wartime collapse to constitutional rebirth, this set is essential for anyone seeking to understand the roots and evolution of contemporary French politics.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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