L'Invention de Paris

Eric Hazan guides readers through the historical construction of Paris, examining the literary, cultural, and political struggles that shaped its growth from the nineteenth century to 1968. He explores the city's hidden history, focusing on riots, rebellions, and the role of the barricade, introducing figures like Balzac, Baudelaire, and Hugo. This book reveals a 'Red Paris' often obscured by tourist narratives, offering a rigorous yet personal account of its insurgent past.