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Twilight of the Belle Époque: A Journey into the Heart of Pre-World War I Europe

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By Andrew Roberts

The Belle Époque, the golden age of European history, was a time of great beauty, innovation, and optimism. It was a time when the arts flourished, new technologies emerged, and the world seemed to be on the brink of a new era of peace and prosperity.

Twilight of the Belle Epoque: The Paris of Picasso, Stravinsky, Proust, Renault, Marie Curie, Gertrude Stein, and Their Friends through the Great War

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But beneath the surface, tensions were brewing. The great powers of Europe were competing for colonies and resources, and the rise of nationalism was creating divisions within and between countries. The Belle Époque was a time of both great promise and great peril.

In Twilight of the Belle Époque, historian Andrew Roberts takes us on a journey into the heart of this extraordinary period. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Roberts paints a vivid portrait of a world on the brink of change.

We meet the leading figures of the Belle Époque, from artists and writers to politicians and scientists. We learn about the new technologies that were transforming the world, from the automobile to the airplane. And we witness the rise of social and political movements that would shape the course of the 20th century.

Twilight of the Belle Époque is a sweeping and evocative account of a fascinating period in history. It is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Europe, the First World War, or the human condition.

Reviews

"A masterpiece of historical writing. Roberts has captured the essence of the Belle Époque, a time of both great promise and great peril." - The New York Times

"A brilliant and insightful account of the final years of the Belle Époque. Roberts's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe." - The Wall Street Journal

"A sweeping and evocative account of a fascinating period in history. Twilight of the Belle Époque is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Europe, the First World War, or the human condition." - The Guardian

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