6.2.4. RUINS. REVENGE. EVOLUTION

MENU: 6.2.4. Ruins. Revenge. Evolution.  

THE URBAN IMPACT OF LA COMMUNE AND HOW IT CHANGED 

Rubble covers a third of the city. A monstrous church hovers over town. When strikes replace revolts a new church reveals a gentler approach to confrontation.

 

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In brief

• Emphasis on Communard destruction 

• The real Communard fires

• The inferno in context

• The sacred hilltop

• The "Acropolis of the revolution" 

• The church of vengeance

• Changed threat, changed city

• The Sacré-Cœur frightens, Sainte-Anne heals

• "The chocolate facade"

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Emphasis on Communard destruction