The People of Paris: An Essay in Popular Culture in the 18th CenturyIn his collective portrait of the common people, Roche offers a rich and fascinating description of their lives—their housing, food, dress, financial dealings, literature, domestic life, and leisure time. Roche’s highly readable style and use of contemporary quotations enliven the reader’s view of eighteenth-century Paris and Parisians. |
Contents
Foreword to the French edition | 1 |
Space and Population | 9 |
Who were le peuple? | 36 |
Popular Fortunes and Misfortunes | 64 |
Housing and Accommodation | 97 |
Learning to be Consumers | 127 |
Popular Dress | 160 |
Reading Habits | 197 |
LifeStyles | 234 |
Figures | 243 |
Conclusions | 271 |
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The People of Paris: An Essay in Popular Culture in the 18th Century Daniel Roche Limited preview - 1987 |
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