Is Paris Burning?"Few days in history have witnessed an emotional outpouring as overwhelming as that which accompanied the liberation of Paris. Yet few men realized, or even now comprehend, the miracle that had occurred: how narrowly all of Paris had escaped being reduced to rubble and ashes... It interweaves the personal experiences of those who were in the forefront of the melée and those who were behind the scenes and brings vividly to life the impassioned days when Paris struggled for her life and her liberty"-- |
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