“Andrew Hussey offers another story of the city. Provocative. » Le Nouvel Observateur « A caustic book, […] which delves into the experience of the people of Paris. » L'Humanité « This book, acclaimed by the English-speaking press, is filled with cruel or juicy anecdotes. » Courrier International « The past of the French capital told by a British scholar as a long series of massacres and scenes of debauchery. » Courrier International « After reading this book, you will have a deeper understanding of a people, a culture, and a city that the rest of the world has always envied and slandered. The Washington Post “Hussey succeeded in redefining the character of Paris. A cultural and entertaining story. » The Times