Wicked City
The Many Cultures of Marseille
Nicholas Hewitt
Explore the fascinating city of Marseille through the eyes of artists, writers, and cultural icons. Wicked City delves into the notorious history of this frontier city and its association with exoticism and illicit activity, while highlighting its cultural richness and cosmopolitanism. Discover Marseille's impact on the national imagination and international importance, as well as its rich history as home to migrants, workers, and organized criminals. This complex and vivid portrait of one of the Mediterranean's great cities goes beyond the stereotypes and encapsulates the true essence of Marseille.
Publish Date
2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9781787381995
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
Every city should have a good book about it, and now Marseille does. I would say you have to already know the city, however, to appreciate this one. – source