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The Red City
This imaginative study recaptures 100 years in the life of Limoges, France's first socialist city, at a time when Limoges rode high on the crest of every wave of social, political, and industrial change. The story of this single city is the story of urban transformation and political radicalism in 19th-century France, of the struggle between tradition and modernity in French society and politics that took place not only within cities but also between cities and the countryside. Here, Merriman offers vivid portraits of particular social groups, neighborhoods, and events in 19th-century Limoges to describe and analyze the impact of large-scale industrialization, the social bases of political c...
Bon Courage
A rundown, rat-infested barn might not be many people’s vision of a dream home. But for Richard and Al, the cavernous building in a hamlet in the Limousin region of France is perfect. This hilarious and heartwarming tale of a new life in France resounds to the Gallic refrain, ‘Bon courage!’
Bonne Chance!
Deep in the Limousin countryside, Richard Wiles bought his dream home. But he didn’t anticipate renovating the dilapidated farmhouse during the insect plagues of summer and the harsh blizzards of winter. Told with humour and optimism, this is a unique tale of overcoming the formidable challenges of building a home, and a life, in France.
