ebooks Journal of the American Oriental Society; Volume 18; Issue 2 by American Oriental Society in History

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In this luminous portrait of Paris; the celebrated historian gives us the history; culture; disasters; and triumphs of one of the world’s truly great cities. While Paris may be many things; it is never boring. From the rise of Philippe Auguste through the reigns of Henry IV and Louis XIV (who abandoned Paris for Versailles); Napoleon’s rise and fall; Baron Haussmann’s rebuilding of Paris (at the cost of much of the medieval city); the Belle Epoque and the Great War that brought it to an end; the Nazi Occupation; the Liberation; and the postwar period dominated by de Gaulle--Horne brings the city’s highs and lows; savagery and sophistication; and heroes and villains splendidly to life. With a keen eye for the telling anecdote and pivotal moment; he portrays an array of vivid incidents to show us how Paris endures through each age; is altered but always emerges more brilliant and beautiful than ever. The Seven Ages of Paris is a great historian’s tribute to a city he loves and has spent a lifetime learning to know."Knowledgeable and colorful; written with gusto and love.... [An] ambitious and skillful narrative that covers the history of Paris with considerable brio and fervor."—LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW