Paris

Jeremy Black

Here is 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 this book, Jeremy Black explores the unique cultural circumstances that made Paris the vibrant capital it is today.

Author(s): Black, Jeremy
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 06/03/2025
Pagination: 256 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Thames and Hudson
Published By: Thames and Hudson
Book Classification: European history
Dimensions: 198x129
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ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780500297438