City of Light, City of Shadows

In 'City of Light, City of Shadows', Mike Rapport explores the complexities of Paris during the Belle Époque, a period marked by cultural achievements like the Eiffel Tower and art nouveau, yet also plagued by poverty, political extremism, and anti-Semitism.

The book delves into the city's social anxieties and political violence, offering a nuanced view of this pivotal era.