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For more than eight centuries, Notre-Dame has stood at the heart of Paris - a witness to kings and revolutions, war and restoration, faith and fire. From its daring Gothic construction in the Middle Ages to the chaos of the French Revolution... from Napoleon's coronation beneath its vaults to the flames that stunned the world in 2019... this is the epic story of the cathedral that refuses to fall. Blending cinematic storytelling with meticulous historical research, Julien Peltier brings Notre-Dame to life as never before. This is not just the history of a building. It is the story of France itself - of ambition, belief, destruction, and rebirth. Sweeping, dramatic, and deeply human, Notre-Dame reveals why this cathedral still matters in our modern, divided world. For readers of grand narrative history, European history, architecture, and cultural landmarks, this is the definitive story of resilience in stone.

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Julien Peltier is a French historian and author based in London, specializing in modern French history and contemporary French society. With over twenty years of professional experience in education and cultural analysis, he brings clarity, depth, and insight to the study of post-war France and its evolving political and social landscape. His work focuses on France since 1945, examining the cultural transformations, political institutions, ideological debates, and societal shifts that have shaped the country from the aftermath of the Second World War to the present day. Through rigorous yet accessible writing, Julien explores the forces that continue to define modern France - from republican identity and secularism to social change, intellectual movements, and public life. Combining historical scholarship with cultural awareness, he presents contemporary France within its broader historical framework, helping readers understand not only events, but the long-term structures and ideas behind them. Julien's publications are designed for intellectually curious readers, students of European history, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of modern French society and politics. His approach emphasizes clarity, context, and critical perspective, making complex developments in post-war France both engaging and meaningful. Areas of Expertise: Modern French history Post-war France (since 1945) Contemporary French society Cultural and political life in modern France Social and institutional transformation in the Fifth Republic Julien Peltier writes for readers who want to understand how modern France became what it is today.

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