Les ruines de Paris et de ses environs, 1870-1871 / cent photographies par A. Liébert; texte par Alfred D'Aunay 1872

This is the cover of the 1872 photobook "Les ruines de Paris et de ses environs / cent photographies par A. Liébert; texte par Alfred D'Aunay", a collection of 100 photographs taken by A. Liébert, depicting the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War in Paris and its surrounding areas. The book, authored by Alfred D'Aunay, provides a poignant documentation of the destruction and devastation caused by the conflict. The photobook offers a glimpse into the physical and social landscape of Paris during this turbulent period. The use of photography to document historical events like this was relatively new in the 19th century and helped capture the scale of the destruction in a way that would have been impossible with traditional art forms.