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Paris - A Short History
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A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities,
from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique
cultural legacy. Once described as ‘that metropolis of dress and
debauchery’ by the Scottish poet David Mallet, then as now Paris
had a reputation for a peculiar joie de vivre, from style to sex,
cookery to couture, captivating minds and imaginations across the
Continent and beyond. In Paris: A Short History, Jeremy Black
explores the unique cultural circumstances that made Paris the
vibrant capital it is today. Black explores how Paris has been
shaped through the centuries from the first century BCE, when the
city was founded by the Parisii. From a small Gallic capital
conquered by the Romans, Paris transformed into a flourishing
medieval city full of spectacular palaces and cathedrals, including
Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame de Paris. During the illustrious
reigns of Louis XIV and XV Paris became one of the most beautiful
and cosmopolitan capitals in the world, before the Revolution tore
French society apart, changing the city forever. The Belle Époque
brought new ideas and architecture to the city, including the
iconic Eiffel Tower, before the destruction of the First and Second
World Wars launched a massive regeneration project. Black completes
his history by exploring present-day Paris and its role as the seat
of a leading power on the world stage. Black deftly demonstrates
that the history of Paris is about more than a city: it is the
history of a culture, a society and a state that has impacted the
rest of the world through centuries of changing fortunes.
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Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Jeremy Black
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Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-02708-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-500-02708-0 |
Barcode: |
9780500027080 |
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