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Fragile Lives: Violence, Power and Solidarity in Eighteenth-century Paris
Arlette Farge
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Description for Fragile Lives: Violence, Power and Solidarity in Eighteenth-century Paris
Paperback. Gives an account of the everyday lives of Parisians in the eighteenth century. This work traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. It paints a picture of a society in a process of mutation which was gradually constructing a fresh set of values. Num Pages: 250 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
The lives of ordinary Parisians in the eighteenth-century are the topic of this vivid and important study.
Through the experiences of men, women and children, Arlette Farge traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. The author deals with three arenas of conflict and solidarity: the home, the workplace and the street.
By examining these interwoven lives, Farge is able to challenge our conventional perception of everyday experience in the eighteenth century, of the aspirations of women both within the family and as abandoned ... Read more
The lives of ordinary Parisians in the eighteenth-century are the topic of this vivid and important study.
Through the experiences of men, women and children, Arlette Farge traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. The author deals with three arenas of conflict and solidarity: the home, the workplace and the street.
By examining these interwoven lives, Farge is able to challenge our conventional perception of everyday experience in the eighteenth century, of the aspirations of women both within the family and as abandoned ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745612430
SKU
V9780745612430
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Ref
99-1
About Arlette Farge
Arlette Farge is the co-author of The Rules of Rebellion (Polity Press, 1991).
Reviews for Fragile Lives: Violence, Power and Solidarity in Eighteenth-century Paris
'In this enthralling book, Arlette Farge has taken upon herself to paint a picture of a poor Parisian Quartier solely on the basis of police files ... her microcosm is full of human warmth, fun and tragedy.' Literary Review 'This is a vivid, thought-provoking book. The manner in which it skilfully mixes broad interpretation with colourful vignette offers a ... Read more