PublishedCarlton, October 2010 |
ISBN9780233003016 |
FormatHardcover, 180 pages |
Dimensions30.4cm × 26.6cm × 3.8cm |
Offering an intriguing, concise history of Paris, beautifully illustrated by works from the archives of the museums of Paris, this delightful book takes the reader on a journey from the earliest settlement in the area via the grand architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and brings them right up to the present day and the ever-changing landscape of Europe's biggest metropolitan city.
Acknowledging along the way the people and events that have helped to shape its history - from the Sun King to one of the world's most significant and bloodiest revolutions, to the artists, writers and entertainers who have sought and found inspiration from the city's streets, Paris: The Story of a Great City is unique in containing 20 facsimile documents that highlight key moments from the city's magnificent history.
