The History of the French Empire

There has to be a historic context to what the world is currently witnessing. How did France get here, especially in relation to things like economic problems. If we're talking about 19 17 year old of North African origin, we immediately sent back to colonialism and post colonialism that came to an end. And where do these people live, how are they treated with in hexagonal France, what kind of new French citizens, they have become. These are all the questions.