The Belle Époque: everything you wanted to know
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Inequality and Activism in Belle Époque Paris
This chapter explores the stark contrast between the wealthy elite and the struggling working class in Paris during the Belle Époque, shedding light on the dire living conditions and the rise of radical politics. It covers the emergence of anarchism, the women's suffrage movement, and the challenges faced by various political movements in the shifting social landscape leading up to World War I.
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