The Lawton (French edition): A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty by Alain Blondy
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The Lawton (French edition): A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty by Alain Blondy

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Dive into the fascinating history of Les Lawton: A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty by Alain Blondy. This Irish family, established in Bordeaux in 1739, made a significant impact on the city and the wine trade. Their journey is marked by marriages, crises, and illustrious encounters. Through this narrative, discover an intimate and political history, reflecting a Bordeaux at the crossroads of Europe and commerce. A captivating book for enthusiasts of wine and Bordeaux history.

Author
Alain Blondy
Language
French 🇫🇷
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Few Bordeaux families can boast of having a quay named after them. This is the case for the Lawton family, an Irish dynasty established in Bordeaux since 1739. This emblematic family founded a wine brokerage company that profoundly influenced Bordeaux trade.

The book "Les Lawton: A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty", written by passionate historian Alain Blondy and prefaced by Jean-Pierre Poussou, explores the history of this family through the centuries. Marriages, wine crises, commercial successes, and engagements in Bordeaux's political and social life punctuate their journey.

Daniel Lawton, a descendant of the sixth generation, left behind precious memoirs that provide a better understanding of the nuances of this discreet yet influential milieu. This book unveils an intimate and little-known part of Bordeaux, as well as secret aspects of the wine world, often forgotten in major historical chronicles.

The Lawton family does not just tell a family epic. They also reveal the deep connections between Bordeaux and Europe, between commerce and politics, through the illustrious figures they encountered. This work is a captivating dive into local and universal history, intended for wine enthusiasts, history buffs, and family story lovers.


Article Features:

  • Format: Paperback
  • EAN13: 9782360622627
  • ISBN: 978-2-36062-262-7
  • Publisher: Festin
  • Publication Date: 03/26/2020
  • Number of Pages: 190
  • Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 1.5 cm
  • Weight: 250 g
  • Language: French

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Author
Alain Blondy
Language
French 🇫🇷
Publisher
Festin
Number of pages
190
Date of publication
26/03/2020