Books by Arlette Farge

Gives an account of the everyday lives of Parisians in the eighteenth century. This work traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. It paints a picture of a society in a process of mutation which was gradually constructing a fresh set of values.

This important and original book addresses the nature of public opinion, the relation between rulers and ruled, and the role of popular rumours in eighteenth century France. Arlette Farge draws on chronicles, newspapers, memoirs, police records and newsheets to show that ordinary Parisians had definite opinions on what was happening in their city.