Provence des moulins à vent

£14.00

Softback 64pp

Briefly discusses the history of Marseilles and the ‘golden age’ of (mostly) windmills in that region (Provence).

Discusses the ‘birth of traditional windmills’ and their construction and variations over time. Discusses the social history of these mills.

Discusses the decline of windmills due to the development of the steam engine. Includes other windmills in other areas such as Luberon, Avignon, and Fontveille. Discusses the redevelopment and future of windmills in the region.

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  • Author(s): Homet, Jean-Marie
  • Publisher: Edisud
  • Publication year: 1984
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