Is Paris Burning?: Amazon.ca: Larry Collins, Dominique La Pierre: Books

Product Description

Book Description

From the bestselling author of The City of Joy comes the dramatic story of the Allied liberation of Paris. Is Paris Burning? reconstructs the network of fateful events--the drama, the fervor, and the triumph--that heralded one of the most dramatic episodes of our time. This bestseller about 1944 Paris is timed to meet the demand for Dominique Lapierre books that will be generated by the March release of his compelling new Warner hardcover, Beyond Love. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From AudioFile

"Is Paris burning?" was a question that Hitler persistently put to his commander in the French capitol during August 1944. Thus begins the absorbing account of the liberation of Paris. Frederick Davidson reads with steady tempo, keeping us intrigued, as this chronicle reconstructs the fateful events that saved the city. The reader uses perfect French and German to speak the names and places that were part of this history. You will be moved by the descriptions and want to see Paris to witness what history allowed to survive. Is Paris Burning? is researched with meticulous and riveting detail, well narrated and certain to keep you intrigued. J.K.R. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

12 Reviews

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most helpful customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, Nov 10 2011

By

Holly Niebergal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is Paris Burning? (Hardcover)

As was advertised, the book IS PARIS BURNING was in perfect condition and, timewise, arrived when I expected it. This is a trustworthy seller.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, Nov 15 2008

By

Douglas P. Murphy "Author, The Griffon Trilog... (Charlottesville) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Is Paris Burning? (Paperback)

For aficionados of WWII history this book is a must read. That statement would apply to anyone who has a deep interest in Paris as well. The book depicts the last days of the Nazi occupation of Paris through a series of carefully reconstructed events that appear with all the drama and vividness they deserve. As the allies began to push back the Nazis from formerly occupied territories such as in France, Hitler demanded that Paris be rigged with bombs and destroyed. The Nazi general in charge arranged for the bombs to be placed but hesitated in the execution of Hitler's orders. Hitler apparently called him with this persistent and famous question, "Is Paris burning?" This book explains the response of the general and the subsequent controversy over his decision. The battle scenes are not for the faint of heart. The book is a page turner and provides excellent historical information.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

5.0 out of 5 stars As Exciting As A Novel!, Oct 8 2002

By

Michael A. Newman (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is Paris Burning? (Hardcover)

No novel could have been more exciting than this detailed story of the birth of Isreal and the early struggles. This book is written with all the suspense and excitement of a novel but what sets it aside is that it is all factual.

One of my favorite books!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 12 customer reviews on Amazon.ca

Want to see more reviews on this item?

› Go to Amazon.com to see all 29 reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars

Most recent customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Brent Paris?
This was the question asked by Hitler of his generals after giving the order to raze Paris to the ground as the German army departed. Read more

Published on Jun 4 2002 by Matherson

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read on your trip to Paris
Airplanes are boxes that can transport us to places of wonder. Books can also transport us to these same places but not necessarily in the same time frame. Read more