Table of Contents

- Introduction - Chapter 1: The Foundations of French Colonialism (16th-19th Century) - Chapter 2: The Colonial Empire at Its Height (1880-1945) - Chapter 3: Resistance and Independence Movements - Chapter 4: Decolonization and Its Aftermath (1945-1975) - Chapter 5: Immigration and the Transformation of France - Chapter 6: Economic Legacies and Contemporary Relations - Chapter 7: Cultural Exchange and Identity - Chapter 8: Contemporary Challenges and Future Directions - Conclusion - Timeline of Key Events - Glossary - Bibliography - Discussion Questions

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