The Ladies' Paradise

Discover the rise of the modern department store in late nineteenth-century Paris in this book. Symbolizing changes in consumer culture, sexual attitudes, and class relations, "The Ladies' Paradise" is a must-read for lovers of fine literature. This book provides an excellent insight into Europe during the 19th century and the patriarchal society. A permanent part of many syllabuses, it is a recommended read for anyone wanting to indulge in an era of change.