Set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of World War II; The Hôtel on Place Vendôme is the captivating history of Paris’s world-famous Hôtel Ritz—a breathtaking tale of glamour; opulence; and celebrity; dangerous liaisons; espionage; and resistance—from Tilar J. Manzeo; the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot and The Secret of Chanel No. 5When France fell to the Germans in June 1940; the legendary Hôtel Ritz on the Place Vendôme—an icon of Paris frequented by film stars and celebrity writers; American heiresses and risqué flappers; playboys; and princes—was the only luxury hotel of its kind allowed in the occupied city by order of Adolf Hitler.Tilar J. Mazzeo traces the history of this cultural landmark from its opening in fin de siècle Paris. At its center; The Hotel on Place Vendôme is an extraordinary chronicle of life at the Ritz during wartime; when the Hôtel was simultaneously headquarters to the highest-ranking German officers; such as Reichsmarshal Hermann Göring; and home to exclusive patrons; including Coco Chanel. Mazzeo takes us into the grand palace’s suites; bars; dining rooms; and wine cellars; revealing a hotbed of illicit affairs and deadly intrigue; as well as stunning acts of defiance and treachery.Rich in detail; illustrated with black-and-white photos; The Hotel on Place Vendôme is a remarkable look at this extraordinary crucible where the future of post-war France—and all of post-war Europe—was transformed.
#1262072 in Books Michael Largo 2010-06-22 2010-06-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.13 x 1.48 x 5.50l; 1.34 #File Name: 0061732842592 pagesGod s Lunatics Lost Souls False Prophets Martyred Saints Murderous Cults Demonic Nuns and Other Victims of Man s Eternal Search for the Divine
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Sobering Reminder about Religious ZealotryBy William T. WalterGreat bathroom reading thanks to the engaging content and A-Z encyclopedia style. And a good reminder to us religious folks to be careful with our zealotry and religious enthusiasm - it can get a little out of hand; as history shows.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. listening to the beat of your own drumBy Theresa MayMichael Largo has profiled the eternal search for something; or someone to believe in a fascinating; hard to put down book. You will begin to wonder just who is out of step; these people marching to a drummer only they can hear; or the rest of us. This was the first Michael Largo book I read; and I have since gotten all of them. In his subsequent books he makes statistics; and a-z; fun.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fun Bathroom ReadBy Darrel W. RayAs my title says; it is a good bathroom read. Short pieces that are informative. I do think there are some minor inaccuracies; but it is not a fatal flaw. I think he was actually a bit conservative in his depiction of some characters. Many in the book deserve far harsher treatment than he gave them.Dr. Darrel W. Ray; author of The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and CultureThe God Virus: How religion infects our lives and culture
