{"title":"Eric Hazan","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Hazan is a renowned author and publisher, celebrated for his insightful analyses of historical and political events. With a focus on French history, Hazan's works are revered for their depth and engaging narrative style. His background as a historian allows him to weave intricate tales backed by thorough research, making his books a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of historical movements and societal shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eA History of the Barricade\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a detailed exploration of the iconic barricade's evolution throughout French history, shedding light on its symbolic and tactical significance in revolutionary movements. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eParis in Turmoil\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the turbulent chapters of Parisian history, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the city's transformative periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHazan's writing not only educates but also captivates, making history accessible and enthralling for readers across the globe. Whether you're a history buff or a casual reader, Eric Hazan's books offer a compelling journey through time with their rich detail and nuanced perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-barricade-by-eric-hazan-9781784781286","title":"A History of the Barricade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the history of European revolutions, the barricade stands as a glorious emblem. Its symbolic importance arises principally from the barricades of Eric Hazan's native Paris, where they were instrumental in the revolts of the nineteenth century, helping to shape the political life of a continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe barricade was always a makeshift construction (the word derives from \u003cem\u003ebarrique\u003c\/em\u003e or barrel), and in working-class districts, these ersatz fortifications could spread like wildfire. They doubled as a stage, from which insurgents could harangue soldiers and subvert their allegiance. Their symbolic power persisted into May 1968 and, more recently, the Occupy movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHazan traces the many stages in the barricade's evolution, from the Wars of Religion through to the Paris Commune, drawing on the work of thinkers throughout the periods examined to illustrate and bring to life the violent practicalities of revolutionary uprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848294420716,"sku":"9781784781286","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12427693482823.jpg?v=1758971878"},{"product_id":"paris-in-turmoil-by-eric-hazan-9781839764660","title":"Paris in Turmoil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the disastrous Pompidou years, working-class Paris has been steadily nibbled away, either by destruction or more insidiously by a kind of internal colonisation. Take, for example, a small outlying district populated by Arabs, blacks, and poor whites twenty years ago: the L’Olive neighbourhood north of La Chapelle. The area is noted as pleasant; people frequent it and explore it, and as the rents are low, some settle there. Others follow, first friends and then anyone else. Rents go up, buildings are renovated, bars open, then an organic food shop, a vegan restaurant... The earlier indigenous inhabitants are driven out by the rising rents and settle further away, in Saint-Denis if they are lucky, or else in Garges-lès-Gonesse, Goussainville, or God knows where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut new neighbourhoods are emerging, for example, the Chinese quarter of Bas Belleville, which has grown since the 1970s to the point that in some streets, such as Rue Civiale or Rue Rampal, the restaurants and shops are all Chinese, with many Chinese sex workers on Boulevard de la Villette. These Chinese almost all come from Wenzhou, a large province south of Shanghai, whose inhabitants are reputedly known for their commercial skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParis is constantly changing as a living organism, both for better and for worse. \u003cem\u003eParis in Turmoil\u003c\/em\u003e is an incitement to open our eyes and lend an ear to the tumult of this incomparable capital, from the Périphérique to Place Vendôme, its markets of Aligre and Belleville, its cafés and \u003ci\u003etabacs\u003c\/i\u003e, its history from Balzac to Sartre. In some thirty succinct vignettes, from bookshops to beggars, Art Nouveau to street sounds, Parisian writers to urban warts, Jacobins to Surrealism, Hazan offers a host of invaluable aperçus, illuminated by a matchless knowledge of his native city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849664483564,"sku":"9781839764660","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/545633482843.jpg?v=1759059031"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/eric-hazan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}