French, German, Italian & Spanish

For quick access to high quality information for your assignments, try the links on these pages.

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Comprehensive details about the former French President and war leader.


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Useful for immigration in France from 1820 onwards.


• Drancy 

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Detailed information about the infamous French Second World War transit camp.


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Historic photos and video clips from the French Ministry of Defence


The official website of the French Foreign Ministry.


A highly recommended list of top quality websites covering many different aspects of France, French speaking countries and the French language.


• Gallica 

Access thousands of documents on this free service provided by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF). The service also contains e-books which you need to pay for, so if you find something of interest which isn't free, please contain your Faculty Librarian.


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Access the full text of 120 French e-books covering history and society in the 20th century. You will find books about the Popular Front, De Gaulle, Algeria, decolonisation, First and Second World Wars and French television - have a look and see what else you can find!


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French video clips on a wide variety of topics including French history.


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A key source of information about contemporary France. There is lots of useful information in different parts of this site but the Dossiers are particularly helpful as they cover many topics which appear on your course.


• Larousse 

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Free online encyclopedia from a major French publisher. The site also has access to bilingual dictionaries.


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Detailed information about many aspects of daily life in France.


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Site produced by the French Government aimed at those living in France containing practical advice on a wide range of topics from housing to education


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Useful information about immigration and nationality in France.


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Information about current French politics, economics and social topics produced by the French government.

 

Your Subject Team

 Anne Worden

Faculty Librarian

email Anne.Worden@port.ac.uk

phone (023) 9284 3243

 Sharon Bittner

Assistant Faculty Librarian

email sharon.bittner@port.ac.uk

phone (023) 9284 3234