W. Scott Haine Knihy

Exploring the rich tapestry of France, this book delves into its captivating culture, history, and customs. It covers a wide array of topics, including geography, social dynamics, religion, and the arts, making it an essential resource for travelers and students alike. Each chapter offers insights into French cuisine, fashion, literature, and more, presenting a comprehensive overview of what makes France uniquely influential. Engaging and informative, it serves as a valuable guide for anyone interested in the essence of French culture.

In The World of the Paris Café , W. Scott Haine investigates what the working-class café reveals about the formation of urban life in nineteenth-century France. Café society was not the product of a small elite of intellectuals and artists, he argues, but was instead the creation of a diverse and changing working population. Making unprecedented use of primary sources―from marriage contracts to police and bankruptcy records―Haine investigates the café in relation to work, family life, leisure, gender roles, and political activity. This rich and provocative study offers a bold reinterpretation of the social history of the working men and women of Paris.