Verviana : notes historiques sur la ville et les environs : 2me série 1891

This is an open copy of "Verviana: historical notes on the city and surroundings," printed in Verviers in 1891 by Imprimerie de J.-P. Massin. This book offers a window into late 19th-century European society, marked by burgeoning industrialization and fervent nationalism. Consider the socio-economic changes impacting Verviers at this time, as industrial growth reshaped class structures and local identities. The book’s dedication “to Monsieur Arm. Weber dit Bernard Mame” may represent the societal dynamics of patronage and intellectual exchange. What can this tell us about the cultural values and community bonds prevalent in the region? Printed during an era of nation-building, the "historical notes" likely served to construct and reinforce a sense of regional pride and identity. In what ways does it reflect the intersection of local history, cultural memory, and civic identity? How might this book have shaped the self-perception of the people of Verviers?