Paris '44
Paris '44

Author: Patrick Bishop

Publisher: Signal

Published: 2024-07-09

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0771096755

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Celebrating the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of Paris, a heart-stopping countdown narrative recreating the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the great hinge moments of WW2. The fall of Paris to the Nazis in June 1940 seemed like the darkest day of the Second World War; and the liberation of the city in August 1944 felt like the brightest. The liberation was a hinge moment of immense significance for the twentieth century, heralding the final victory of light over darkness and opening the door to a future free from fear. It was also the party of the century: champagne flowed freely, total strangers embraced - it was a celebration of life renewed against the backdrop of the world's favourite city, seen in by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Lee Miller, JD Salinger, Picasso, and Robert Capa. This happy ending has come to feel as if it was pre-ordained. But there was nothing inevitable about it. Had things gone differently Paris might have gone down as a ghastly monument to Nazi nihilism, reduced to a rubble-strewn graveyard. This book, timed for the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of Paris, tells the story of those iridescent days in a startling new way. In a countdown narrative, packed with drama, heroism, joy—and heart-thumping suspense—the City of Lights' fate hangs in the balance.

Paris 1944
Paris 1944

Author: Patrick Bishop

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1639367047

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A moving, dramatic social history of the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the most inspiring and momentous events of the twentieth century. The fall of Paris to the Nazis on June 14th, 1940, was one of the darkest days of World War II. And the liberation of the city on August 25th, 1944, felt like the brightest. The liberation was also the biggest party of the century: champagne flowed freely, total strangers embraced—it was a celebration of life renewed against the backdrop of the world's favorite city, as experienced by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, J. D. Salinger, Pablo Picasso, and Robert Capa. But there was nothing preordained about this happy ending. Had things transpired differently, Paris might have gone down as a ghastly monument to Nazi nihilism. Paris 1944—timed for the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of Paris—tells the story of those iridescent days in a startling new way. Cutting through decades of myth-making, the reader watches the city’s fate hanging in the balance against the drama, heroism, joy, and suspense of one of the most explosive moments of the twentieth century.

Paris
Paris

Author: Delia Gray-Durant

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780393325959

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Art on the brain? Plan your visits to the world's great cities with ART SHOP EAT. The best museum and gallery districts mapped out for the busy traveler--with tips on the hottest dining and most fashionable shopping for the perfect day in town. In a handy format with full color maps, these are terrific guides for discovering the finest that each of these cities has to offer. Contemplate Gustave Courbet at the Musee d'Orsay set out for lunch at Alcazar find a fantastic pair of shoes at Miu Miu on rue du Cherche Midi

Paris Sweets
Paris Sweets

Author: Dorie Greenspan

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2008-12-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0307489396

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The prize-winning author of Baking with Julia (more than 350,000 copies sold), among other cookbook classics, celebrates the sweet life with recipes and lore from Paris's finest patisseries. Like most lovers of pastry and Paris, Dorie Greenspan has always marveled at the jewel-like creations displayed in bakery windows throughout the City of Light. Now, in a charmingly illustrated tribute to the capital of sweets, Greenspan presents a splendid assortment of recipes from Paris’s foremost pastry chefs in a book that is as transporting to read as it is easy to use. From classic recipes, some centuries old, to updated innovations, Paris Sweets provides a sumptuous guide to creating cookies, from the fabled madeleine to simple, ultra-buttery sables; tarts, from the famous Tatin, which began its life as an upside-down error, to a delightful strawberry tart embellished with homemade strawberry marshmallows; and a glorious range of cakes–lemon-drenched "weekend cake," fudge cake, and the show-stopping Opera. Paris Sweets brims with assorted temptations that even a novice can prepare, such as coffee éclairs, rum-soaked babas, and meringue puffs. Evocative portraits of the pastry shops and chefs, as well as information on authentic French ingredients, make this a truly comprehensive tour. An elegant gift for Francophiles, armchair travelers, bakers of all skill levels, and certainly for oneself, Paris Sweets brings home a taste of enchantment.

DK Eyewitness Paris Mini Map and Guide
DK Eyewitness Paris Mini Map and Guide

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 0744048990

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Paris, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to lose yourself in the galleries of the Louvre, seek out the best boulangeries, bars and bistros, or simply wander along the Seine - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Inside Mini Map and Guide Paris: - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Paris in detail, and includes a Métro map - Color-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Illustrations show the inside of some of Paris's most iconic buildings - Color photographs of Paris's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transportation, currency and health information and a phrase book - Chapters covering Île de la Cité and Île St-Louis; The Marais; Bastille and Oberkampf; République and Canal St-Martin; Belleville and Ménilmontant; La Villette; Montmartre and Pigalle; Opéra and Grands Boulevards; Louvre and Les Halles; Eiffel Tower and Invalides; Champs-Élysées and Chaillot; St-Germain-des-Prés; Latin Quarter; Jardin des Plantes and Place d'Italie; Montparnasse and Jardin du Luxembourg Mini Map and Guide Paris is abridged from DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Top Ten Paris. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break.

Baudelaire's Le Spleen de Paris
Baudelaire's Le Spleen de Paris

Author: Maria C. Scott

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-29

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1351574361

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Maria Scott's study of the operation of irony in Baudelaire's Le Spleen de Paris contends that the principal target of the collection's spleen is its own readership. Baudelaire, as one of the most perceptive cultural commentators of the nineteenth century, was naturally very keenly aware of the growing dominance of the bourgeoisie in France, not least as a market for art and literature. Despite being dependent on this market for his own writing, the poet was highly critical of bourgeois values and attitudes. Scott builds on existing criticism of the collection to argue that these are indirectly mocked in Le Spleen de Paris, often in the person of the poet's supposed textual alter ego. The contention is that the prose poems betray the trust of readers by way of an apparent transparency of meaning that functions to blind us to their embedded irony. Though focused on Le Spleen de Paris, Scott's study engages with the full range of Baudelaire's writings, including his art and literary criticism. Her book will be of interest not only to Baudelaire scholars but also to those engaged more generally with nineteenth-century French culture.

Paris Cocktails (Second Edition)
Paris Cocktails (Second Edition)

Author: Doni Belau

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-02-07

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1646433017

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Paris Cocktails (Second Edition) is an expanded and updated collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the City of Light. These signature drink recipes from Parisian hotspots pay homage to the most romantic city on Earth. Delve into Paris’s “New Golden Age of Cocktails” with Jazz Age inspirations, speakeasy-style bars, outdoor establishments, dive bars, wine bars, historic bars, and craft bars. With over 100 recipes and dozens of profiles of bartenders, you can drink like a Parisian whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. Locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy all tastes. Far more than just a recipe book, Paris Cocktails, Second Edition features signature creations by prominent French mixologists and gives a detailed rundown of the best locations Paris has to offer, including where to go for the best ambiance and the best views. Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find: - More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestions - Interviews with the city’s trendsetting bartenders and mixologists - Bartending tips and techniques from the experts - Entertaining tips for throwing a perfectly Parisian cocktail party - Food and drink hotspots across the city - And much more! It’s time to bring the romance and elegance of Paris into your home. Master the art of drinking like the French with Paris Cocktails (Second Edition). Cheers to drinking Paris in a glass.

Britain, Bulgaria, and the Paris Peace Conference, 1918–1919
Britain, Bulgaria, and the Paris Peace Conference, 1918–1919

Author: Patrick J. Treanor

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1498585639

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Since at least 1876, Britain’s policy toward Bulgaria had been derivative of her policy toward the Turkish Straits, and it continued to be so during the period from the conclusion of the Armistice of Salonika until the signature of the Treaty of Neuilly. British policy was the main factor in shaping the Treaty of Neuilly and therefore exercised an important influence on the simultaneously unfolding Bulgarian power struggle and on setting that country’s political agenda for years to come.