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Left Bank, Art, Passion and the Rebirth of Paris, 1940 to 1950

Agnès Poirier
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The Rest Is HistoryMay 27, 2021
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“Agnès Poirier has written two fantastic books on the history of Paris, including 'Left Bank, Art, Passion and the Rebirth of Paris, 1940 to 1950', which covers the Second World War and the recovery from it.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: history of Paris
For: Anyone interested in Parisian history and culture
Key quote: “And that's a really fabulous book because that 1940 to 1950, you get the Second World War and then you get the recovery from the Second World War.”
The host mentions Agnès Poirier's book as a significant exploration of Paris during a transformative period, particularly focusing on the aftermath of World War II. This book is highlighted for its unique perspective on the cultural and artistic revival of the city during those years.