A Traveller’s History of Paris brings the city’s vibrant past to life, tracing its transformation from a humble Roman settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum, to the thriving and world-renowned capital it is today. Blending rich anecdotes with essential facts, this compact and accessible guide explores the people, events, and places that have shaped Paris over two millennia.
From Notre-Dame to Modernism, from the Metro to Montmartre, it offers readers insightful explorations of landmarks, culture, and daily life across the ages. Complete with a detailed chronology, historical maps, and line drawings, this is the perfect companion for curious travelers and history lovers alike.
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Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
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Höhe: 197 mm
Breite: 127 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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978-1-62371-590-8 (9781623715908)
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Robert Cole teaches Modern European History at Utah State University. He has travelled extensively in France, and made numerous trips to Paris. His published books include A Traveller’s History of France (in the same series), a history of British propaganda and European neutral countries in the Second World War, and an analysis of the writing of late British historian A.J.P. Taylor. He has also reviewed extensively for a variety of academic history journals.
