ISBN: 9780243224890 - french of to-day: readings in french newspapers; with a preliminary sketch of the development of the french press (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rich selection of French newspaper articles from the 19th and 20th centuries. Arranged both thematically and chronologically, the readings trace the development of the French press and the way in which this development mirrored the country's socio-political history. From accounts of a gas balloon flight over Paris during the siege of 1870, to a review of the ballet Sacre du Printemps, the author deftly places the reader in the moment, presenting a rare and intriguing insight into the cultural climate of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…