Paris, City of Light: 1919–1939 (Text Only)

Nonfiction, History, France, European General
Cover of the book Paris, City of Light: 1919–1939 (Text Only) by Vincent Cronin, HarperCollins Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Vincent Cronin ISBN: 9780007584574
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: HarperCollins Language: English
Author: Vincent Cronin
ISBN: 9780007584574
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: HarperCollins
Language: English

Paris between the wars: our impression is one of gaiety, frivolity, fashion, of exuberant living - a city whose lights were put out by the terrifyingly rapid advance of the German panzers in 1940. And so, in some ways, it was. But as Vincent Cronin shows in this compelling and original book - which encompasses social, intellectual, political and cultural history - the full picture was much more complex. Cronin examines developments in the arts, fashion and politics, and has something surprising to say about each of them; but also investigates the achievements of Parisian philosophers and industrialists. It is notoriously difficult to perceive valid patterns across such a broad range of human activities as these, but that is exactly what Cronin has done. The result is a thoroughly convincing and engrossing portrait of a city outwardly confident and intent on enjoying life, but behind that uncertain, divided and ultimately incapable of standing up to aggression.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Paris between the wars: our impression is one of gaiety, frivolity, fashion, of exuberant living - a city whose lights were put out by the terrifyingly rapid advance of the German panzers in 1940. And so, in some ways, it was. But as Vincent Cronin shows in this compelling and original book - which encompasses social, intellectual, political and cultural history - the full picture was much more complex. Cronin examines developments in the arts, fashion and politics, and has something surprising to say about each of them; but also investigates the achievements of Parisian philosophers and industrialists. It is notoriously difficult to perceive valid patterns across such a broad range of human activities as these, but that is exactly what Cronin has done. The result is a thoroughly convincing and engrossing portrait of a city outwardly confident and intent on enjoying life, but behind that uncertain, divided and ultimately incapable of standing up to aggression.

More books from HarperCollins Publishers

Cover of the book Evening in the Palace of Reason: Bach Meets Frederick the Great in the Age of Enlightenment by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Little Mix: Ready to Fly (100% OFFICIAL) by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Thinking Smart: How to Master Work, Life and Everything In-Between by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Bodies from the Library: Lost Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Agatha Christie and other Masters of the Golden Age by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book The Awful End of Prince William the Silent: The First Assassination of a Head of State with a Hand-Gun by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book One Way or Another by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book The Wedding Date by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Prime Target (Alistair MacLean’s UNACO) by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Dead And Buried by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Mistletoe Mansion by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book The Killing Ground (Sean Dillon Series, Book 14) by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Constance Street: Part 2 of 3: The true story of one family and one street in London’s East End by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Chocolate Busters: The Easy Way to Kick It! by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book A Perfect Cornish Christmas by Vincent Cronin
Cover of the book Indoor Plants (Collins Gem) by Vincent Cronin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy