Gloire de l’Île de France, par Georges Lecomte, La renaissance du livre
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Published in 1934 in the series “The Epic of the Land of France”, Glory of Île-de-France is a tribute to the historic province that gave birth to Paris and played a central role in the history of France.
Through its monuments, landscapes, traditions and historical figures, Georges Lecomte traces the development of a region long regarded as the political, cultural and spiritual heart of the nation.
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and featuring as a frontispiece Puvis de Chavannes' celebrated Saint Geneviève, the book combines history, heritage and literary appreciation.
This copy is enriched by an autograph inscription from the author to the illustrator Henry Barthélemy.
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Condition
Paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Light crease to the cover. Page edges and paper age-toned. Very good overall condition. 258 pages. Author's autograph inscription to the illustrator Henry Barthélemy.
About the author
Georges Lecomte was a novelist, journalist and member of the Académie française. Throughout his career he remained deeply interested in French history, regional heritage and national identity.
Historical Context
Published in 1934, the book belongs to a period of renewed interest in regional history and French cultural heritage during the interwar years.
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Published in 1934 in the series “The Epic of the Land of France”, Glory of Île-de-France is a tribute to the historic province that gave birth to Paris and played a central role in the history of France.
Through its monuments, landscapes, traditions and historical figures, Georges Lecomte traces the development of a region long regarded as the political, cultural and spiritual heart of the nation.
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and featuring as a frontispiece Puvis de Chavannes' celebrated Saint Geneviève, the book combines history, heritage and literary appreciation.
This copy is enriched by an autograph inscription from the author to the illustrator Henry Barthélemy.