Examines the period of French history from 1871 to the onset of World War I, which was marked by advances in politics, the arts, music, science, and technology, through the eyes of the innovators who fought the forces of tradition.
Belle Epoque Paris Series
This series transports readers to the vibrant heart of Paris during a transformative era. It explores a period of immense progress in politics, arts, music, science, and technology. Witness the struggles of innovators challenging the forces of tradition and shaping the modern world.
Recommended Reading Order
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Twilight of the Belle Epoque
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Describes the visionary works and discoveries of the intellectuals and artists who lived in Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century, against a background of struggles between the Church and state, widespread poverty, and the approaching Great War.