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Title: Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 7/8)

Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine
P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours" by J. B. de Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of Paris, chronicling its evolution from ancient Gaul through significant historical periods, including the reign of Louis XIV. The likely focus of this book is on the history, culture, and the socio-political landscape of Paris, providing readers with a rich tapestry of its past. The opening of the book describes the Luxembourg district of Paris, detailing its geographical boundaries and notable institutions that existed in the late 18th century. It then transitions to a reflection on the reign of Louis XIV, celebrated as a glorious time in French history, marked by military successes and a flourishing of arts and letters. The narrative critiques the superficiality of this perceived glory, hinting at deeper societal issues that persisted beneath the surface prosperity. The author evaluates Louis XIV’s governance, discussing the strategies used to consolidate power and the long-term implications of these methods on the French society and nobility. This introduction sets up a larger examination of the French capital's historical significance and the complexities of its evolution through various epochs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saint-Victor, J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin), 1772-1858

EBook No.: 60355

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 46

Language: French

Subject: Paris (France) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 7/8)

Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine
P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours" by J. B. de Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of Paris, chronicling its evolution from ancient Gaul through significant historical periods, including the reign of Louis XIV. The likely focus of this book is on the history, culture, and the socio-political landscape of Paris, providing readers with a rich tapestry of its past. The opening of the book describes the Luxembourg district of Paris, detailing its geographical boundaries and notable institutions that existed in the late 18th century. It then transitions to a reflection on the reign of Louis XIV, celebrated as a glorious time in French history, marked by military successes and a flourishing of arts and letters. The narrative critiques the superficiality of this perceived glory, hinting at deeper societal issues that persisted beneath the surface prosperity. The author evaluates Louis XIV’s governance, discussing the strategies used to consolidate power and the long-term implications of these methods on the French society and nobility. This introduction sets up a larger examination of the French capital's historical significance and the complexities of its evolution through various epochs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saint-Victor, J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin), 1772-1858

EBook No.: 60355

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 46

Language: French

Subject: Paris (France) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.