{"title":"Dominique Kalifa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our captivating collection by the esteemed author Dominique Kalifa. Known for his deep dives into cultural history, Kalifa has mesmerised readers with his meticulous research and engaging narratives. If you have a penchant for exploring the past, you will find his writings both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy works is \u003cem\u003eThe Belle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e, which beautifully reconstructs one of the most glamorous and tumultuous periods in French history. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century France, this book brings to life the societal shifts and vibrant culture of the era. For lovers of history, this work offers both a comprehensive and gripping read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKalifa's books fall under our \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, showcasing his knack for connecting the dots between cultural phenomena and the historical events that shape them. His works are accessible, insightful, and perfect for anyone keen on delving into the intricacies of past epochs. Discover the fascinating worlds Dominique Kalifa uncovers and gain a deeper understanding of history through his expert lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-belle-epoque-by-dominique-kalifa-9780231202091","title":"The Belle Époque","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe years before the First World War have long been romanticised as a zenith of French culture—the \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e. The era is seen as the height of a lost way of life that remains emblematic of what it means to be French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a vast range of texts and images, it appears as a carefree time full of joie de vivre, fanfare and frills, artistic daring, and scientific innovation. The Moulin Rouge shared the stage with the Universal Exposition, Toulouse-Lautrec rubbed elbows with Marie Curie and La Belle Otero, and Fantômas invented automatic writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book traces the making—and the imagining—of the \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e to reveal how and why it became a cultural myth. Dominique Kalifa lifts the veil on a period shrouded in nostalgia, explaining the century-long need to continuously reinvent and even sanctify this moment. He sifts through images handed down in memoirs and reminiscences, literature and film, art and history to explore the many facets of the era, including its worldwide reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e was born in France, but it quickly went global as other countries adopted the concept to write their own histories. In shedding light on how the \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e has been celebrated and reimagined, Kalifa also offers a nuanced meditation on time, history, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000765300972,"sku":"9780231202091","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8077613482270.jpg?v=1763303077"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dominique-kalifa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}