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Explore Monaco and its gambling tables through a cautious, historical lens that blends place, people, and moral reflection.
This edition revisits the Riviera’s most famous gaming hub, tracing Monaco’s tiny footprint from ancient shores to the modern Casino district atop its promontory. It situates Monte Carlo within a broader moral conversation about public gambling, private vice, and the social forces that shape law, culture, and tourism. Rich with historical detail, the book surveys the principality’s geography, its mixed economy, and the people drawn to its famed tables, while arguing for a thoughtful approach to public temptation and private choice.
- Learn how Monaco’s compact streets and surrounding mountains host a global scene of gambling, hotels, and entertainment.
- Understand the tension between public spectacle and private vice, and how reformers frame the issue.
- See how centuries of politics, economics, and social change intersect with the rise of Monte Carlo as a destination.
- Appreciate the author’s historical perspective on morality, law, and the public life of a small nation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the dangers and allure of gambling, focusing on the notorious tables of Monte Carlo. The author, a resident of Nice during the time when the casino was established, draws from firsthand experience and extensive research to provide a comprehensive analysis of the human drama that unfolds within its gilded halls. Through vivid descriptions and gripping anecdotes, the book exposes the destructive nature of gambling addiction, the despair it brings upon individuals and families, and the moral decay that permeates society as a whole. By exploring the psychology of both the players and the casino itself, the author reveals how greed, desperation, and the illusion of easy fortune lead to ruin. Ultimately, the book serves as a cautionary tale, demonstrating the devastating consequences of succumbing to the lure of gambling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243401741_0
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