Fragile Lives: Violence, Power, and Solidarity in Eighteenth-Century Paris (Harvard Historical Studies)
'In this enthralling book, Arlette Farge has taken upon herself to paint a picture of a poor Parisian Quartier solely on the basis of police files ... her microcosm is full of human warmth, fun and tragedy.' Literary Review  'This is a vivid, thought-provoking book. The manner in which it skilfully mixes broad interpretation with colourful vignette offers a model that others might follow.' Journal of Historical Geography--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.