French Architecture

The Architecture of Order: Edmund Burke and the Moral Foundations of Civilization by The Practical Atlas explores the enduring wisdom of one of history’s most profound political philosophers. Edmund Burke’s ideas on tradition, virtue, and moral responsibility shaped the birth of modern conservatism and continue to illuminate the challenges of the modern world. This richly written book traces Burke’s life and ideas across the great upheavals of the eighteenth century, revealing his defense of religion, liberty, and moral order against the chaos of ideology and revolution. Readers will ...

“The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something priceless was dying in front of our eyes. The feeling was bewildering, as if the earth was...

The bestselling author of Catherine de Medici returns to sixteenth-century Europe in this evocative and entertaining biography that recreates a remarkable era of French history and brings to life a great monarch—Francis I—who turned France into a great nation. Catherine de Medici’s...

This New York Times bestseller intimately depicts urban life in a gripping book that slips behind cold statistics and sensationalism to reveal the true sagas lurking behind the headlines of gangsta glamour. One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century In her extraordinary...

"Describes with plenty of colour how surrealism, from Rene Magritte's bowler hats to Salvador Dali's watches, was born and developed." - The Times (UK) As she did for the Modernists In Montmartre, noted art historian and biographer Sue Roe now tells the story of the Surrealists in Montparnasse...

A medieval citadel in the sea. A thousand years of war, faith, and survival. The unforgettable story of Mont Saint-Michel. Rising from the tides of Normandy like a vision, Mont Saint-Michel has captivated pilgrims, kings, conquerors, and travelers for more than thirteen centuries. It has been a sacred abbey, an impregnable fortress, a revolutionary prison, and a world treasure. In The Eternal Fortress, discover the breathtaking saga of this iconic mount: • War and Siege: How Mont Saint-Michel withstood English armies and became the “Bastion of France.” • Faith and Pilgrimage: From ...

In a dusty, turn-of-the-century Catalan village, the bequest of a cello bow sets young Feliu Delargo on an unlikely path. When a local landowner’s wrath threatens his family, the Spanish bow leads Feliu to anarchist Barcelona, then on to the court in Madrid, where a music master’s daughter...

Une Terre Sainte en Floride : La HLE (Holy Land Experience)

Ayant découvert que ce qui s'était passé dans le monde depuis deux siècles s'était retrouvé sous forme d'objets et de rituels quotidiens dans notre intérieur, le plus drôle des écrivains voyageurs américains fait le tour de sa maison pour nous raconter cette grande aventure du génie humain - de l'invention de la tapette à souris à la conception de la tour Eiffel, de la saga des acariens à celle des milliardaires. Une histoire de l'envers du décor.

An entertaining and surprising ride through an India you thought you knew...

The architectural history of the Middle Ages is full of surprisesIt is hard to imagine today that relatively few construction plans have been found for the impressive churches and cathedrals of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Where did most of the drawings go? Were the plans destroyed in Europe or lost over time? Or were they never made at all? Although there are very few architectural drawings, there were numerous compasses. What were they used for and how? Was it possible to design complex buildings such as churches and cathedrals without blueprints? The author takes the readers on an ...

“Tenderhearted and filled with sweeping magical adventures, These Kindred Hearts vividly captures the beauty of love, promising thrills, hope, and happily ever afters. From first kisses to second chances, every story in this anthology is a must read for romance readers of all ages. Truly...

Discover how to partner ornamental plants with edible ones for a garden that offers both storybook appeal and a plethora of culinary delights. Stylish and celebratory, The Elegant and Edible Garden takes food growing to a higher plane. Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog), author and garden...

Un royaume déchiré entre deux religions, un amour sans limites, un homme face à son destin... 1568. Royaume de Grenade. Écrasés par l'Inquisition, humiliés par des années d'oppression, les Maures prennent les armes et font couler le sang dans les villages blancs de la Sierra Nevada. Né d'une Mauresque violée par un prêtre catholique, Hernando dit "le nazaréen", en raison de ses yeux bleus, est entraîné dans ce combat qu'il fera sien.

Sous la forme d’un roman d’apprentissage aussi clair que vivant, “Histoire d’une maison” d’Eugène‑Emmanuel Viollet‑le‑Duc suit le jeune Paul, 16 ans, qui, pendant des vacances agitées par 1870, découvre pas à pas l’art de bâtir en concevant la future demeure de sa sœur, guidé par un cousin architecte et les artisans du pays. De l’idée au chantier, l’ouvrage transforme la curiosité en méthode: lecture du terrain, choix de l’implantation et des orientations, programme, plans à l’échelle...

A mesmerizing debut novel about a concert pianist who fears he is losing his mind Mr. Field wants a new life, a life cleansed of the old one’s disappointments. A concert pianist on the London scene, his career is upended when the train he is travelling on crashes into the wall at the end of a...

Voici le grand manuel qui révèle l’ossature du monde bâti: un guide clair, précis et passionnant qui conduit des origines de l’architecture jusqu’à l’atelier de l’ingénieur, stylo et truelle en main. Écrit par Jean-Baptiste Rondelet, ce premier tome explore la “connaissance des matériaux” et démystifie pierres, chaux, sables, pouzzolanes, plâtres et ciments, en articulant histoire, science et pratique de chantier.

Voici le tome qui transforme la théorie en ouvrage: un guide vivant et rigoureux de la construction en pierre de taille, des appareils antiques aux principes de stabilité, jusqu’à la taille précise des voussoirs et la pose des voûtes les plus exigeantes. On y traverse Égypte, Grèce, Rome et même Andes pour comparer appareillages, dimensions colossales et liaisons, puis l’auteur formalise les règles: centre de gravité, équilibre, assises, parpaings, crampons, et chaînes de bois selon Vitruve.

1748. Une femme noire marche dans les rues de Séville, laissant derrière elle son passé d'esclave à Cuba. Caridad est affranchie mais démunie. Recueillie chez des Gitans, elle se lie d'amitié avec Milagros Carmona, une adolescente fière et passionnée de danse et de musique. Bientôt, celle-ci lui confesse son amour pour un jeune homme appartenant à un clan ennemi. De son côté, Caridad s'efforce de dissimuler ses sentiments naissants pour Melchor Vega, le grand-père de Milagros, crapuleux et séducteur mais fervant défenseur des siens.

When Peggy Gimmel decides to sell the apartment she bought decades ago for a few thousand dollars, she’s thrilled to discover that it’s worth almost $2 million. But her sudden windfall triggers a cascade of unexpected events and plunges her into the dizzying orbit of Lucinda Wells, one of...