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Darkness in the City of Light: The 1937 Paris Expo and Europe on the Brink of War

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A masterful history of the tumultuous decade preceding World War II, as seen through the glittering showcase of the 1937 Paris Expo.

The 1937 Paris Expo, a dazzling showcase of technological and artistic advancements, took place in a Europe that had just two years of peace remaining before the start of World War II.

Held in the heart of Paris on both sides of the River Seine, the Expo attracted more than 31 million visitors between May and November. It’s organizers hoped for a celebration of...