Montel N.
Writing and publishing knowledge in the 19th century. A journal in the making: the Annales des ponts et chaussées (1831-1866)
Presses Universitaires de Rennes, 2015, 410 p.
This book recounts the collective adventure of creating the Annales des ponts et chaussées and analyzes the working methods and motivations of those involved. This history shows that the Annales did not merely describe or disseminate knowledge: they participated in its development and served political and other interests. This investigation into the first thirty-six years of the periodical's existence also provides insight into the world of Ponts et Chaussées and offers a unique perspective on the functioning of this branch of the state administration.