This is a highly illustrated and very readable book for anyone who has wondered what the birds in their garden are and what they get up to. It gives practical hints about ways to study birds and conditions to encourage birds into your gardens.
Focusing on early modern Paris, the book explores the significance of sound alongside vision during Louis XIV's reign. It uncovers how sound influenced the interplay between elite and popular cultures, highlighting the intricate acoustic dimensions of class, politics, sexuality, and punishment. This interpretation reveals the profound role that auditory experiences played in shaping societal dynamics during this historical period.