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Paris, Capital of Modernityby David Harvey
Routledge 2003; US$ 44.95A remarkable collection of David Harvey's finest writings on 19th century Paris. more...
Kingship and Politics in the Late Ninth Centuryby Simon MacLean; Rosamond McKitterick; Christine Carpenter; Jonathan Shepard
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 48.00This is the first book in any language to deal with the collapse of the pan-European Carolingian empire in 888, as seen through the reign of its last ruler Charles the Fat. It argues against traditionally pessimistic views of this important period, offering new interpretations of early medieval kingship. more...
The Making of Revolutionary Parisby David Garrioch
University of California Press 2002; US$ 27.95The sights, sounds, and smells of life on the streets and in the houses of eighteenth-century Paris rise from the pages of this marvelously anecdotal chronicle of a perpetually alluring city during one hundred years of extraordinary social and cultural change. An excellent general history as well as an innovative synthesis of new research, The Making of Revolutionary Paris combines vivid portraits of individual lives, accounts of social trends, and analyses of significant events as it explores the evolution of Parisian society during the eighteenth century and reveals the city's pivotal role in shaping the French Revolution. David Garrioch rewrites the origins of the Parisian Revolution as the story of an urban metamorphosis stimulated by... more...
Pulp Surrealismby Robin Walz
University of California Press 2000; US$ 15.95In addition to its more well known literary and artistic origins, the French surrealist movement drew inspiration from currents of psychological anxiety and rebellion running through a shadowy side of mass culture, specifically in fantastic popular fiction and sensationalistic journalism. more...
Adventure Guide to Paris & the Ile de Franceby Heather Stimmler-Hall
Hunter Publishing 2004; US$ 15.00Provides information on the neighborhoods of Paris, sights, museums, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities, hotels, and restaurants. more...
Frommer'sŪ Paris 2007 by Darwin Porter; Danforth Prince
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 16.99Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Ways to explore the City of Light from the top of La Tour Eiffel to the infamous catacombs. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. more...
Becoming Charlemagneby Jeff Sypeck
HarperCollins 2006; US$ 9.99On Christmas morning in the year 800, Pope Leo III placed the crown of imperial Rome on the brow of a Germanic king named Karl. With one gesture, the man later hailed as Charlemagne claimed his empire and forever shaped the destiny of Europe. Becoming Charlemagne tells the story of the international power struggle that led to this world-changing event. Illuminating an era that has long been overshadowed by legend, this far-ranging book shows how the Frankish king and his wise counselors built an empire not only through warfare but also by careful diplomacy. With consummate political skill, Charlemagne partnered with a scandal-ridden pope, fended off a ruthless Byzantine empress, nurtured Jewish communities in his empire, and fostered ties... more...
Barricadesby Jill Harsin
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 29.95Using a wide variety of sources, including detailed court records and hundreds of depositions of witnesses and suspects, Jill Harsin examines revolutionary republicanism in France during the violent underground movement of the July 1848 Monarchy, and describes these events in vivid detail. more...
Frommer's Paris 2008by Darwin Porter; Danforth Prince
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 17.99Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.:. ; Ways to explore the City of Light from the top of La Tour Eiffel to the infamous catacombs. ;. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. ;. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. ;. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com. more...
Charlemagneby Rosamond McKitterick
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 24.00A major new re-examination of Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. more...









