<p dir="ltr">This is a presentation of a course given in English at Stockholm University ("Culture and politics in contemporary France", basic level) based on the publication of the book of Veugelers, J. W. P. (2020). <i>Empire’s legacy: roots of a far-right affinity in contemporary France</i>. Oxford University Press. The aim is to understand the characteristics and history of French imperialism and study how France is rethinking its role as a middle power in a world seeking geopolitical balance.</p>