Project Gutenberg 2013-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 158 Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland) 1828 1906 Edwards, Henry Sutherland Edwards, Sutherland Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 1 Paris old & new, v. 1 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 1" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume unveils the rich tapestry of Parisian history, exploring its evolution from ancient Lutetia to the modern metropolis it has become. The book delves into the city's noteworthy events, influential figures, and cultural landmarks, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the history and development of one of the world's most iconic cities. The opening of the book introduces Paris as a vibrant center of art, literature, science, and military history, emphasizing its duality as both ancient and modern. It references notable contributors to European culture associated with Paris and mentions the city's tumultuous past, marked by civic strife and transformations over centuries. Edwards touches on the significant changes in Paris's landscape, particularly post-Revolution, highlighting how it morphs through various governmental forms and social upheaval. The text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific locales, historical events, and key figures in subsequent chapters, inviting readers to uncover the multiple layers that constitute the essence of Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42231/42231-h/images/cover.jpg en Paris (France) -- Description and travel Paris (France) -- History DC Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 1470907 1470916 2024-09-17T16:00:01.578351 2023-09-18T10:39:24.066740 text/html text/html 1444953 2021-01-25T12:48:49 text/html; charset=utf-8 47421893 2021-01-25T12:48:51 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 48406711 2024-09-17T16:00:48.243106 application/epub+zip 48333885 2024-09-17T16:00:08.163355 application/epub+zip 611649 2024-09-17T16:00:04.115387 application/epub+zip 48559970 2024-09-17T16:01:12.824036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48404704 2024-09-17T16:00:36.954282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 899796 2022-09-19T09:59:17.389352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1310280 1310117 2024-09-17T15:59:57.849377 2023-09-18T10:39:20.879751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1307756 2013-02-28T18:18:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 504656 2013-02-28T18:19:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18462 2024-09-17T16:01:13.276045 application/rdf+xml 12694 2024-09-17T16:00:04.288320 image/jpeg 2510 2024-09-17T16:00:04.203330 image/jpeg 47513174 2024-09-17T16:00:03.423328 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog