Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours…
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"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.)
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| Author | Saint-Victor, J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin), 1772-1858 |
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| Title | Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 7/8) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60355 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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