Chronicles of Old Paris

Chronicles of Old Paris
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Publisher : Museyon Inc
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9780984633425
ISBN-13 : 0984633421
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Book Synopsis Chronicles of Old Paris by : John Baxter

Download or read book Chronicles of Old Paris written by John Baxter and published by Museyon Inc. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover one of the world's most fascinating and beautiful cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of Paris. John Baxter takes readers through 2,000 years of French history with tales of the kings, queens, saints, and sinners who shaped the city. Essays explore the major historic events from the martyrdom of Saint Denis near today's Abbesses Métro station to the epic romances of Heloise and Abelard, Josephine and Napoleon, and George Sand and Frédéric Chopin. Learn about the labyrinth of catacombs snaking under all of Paris and the artists who called the seedy Montmartre home in the 19th century. Then see it all for yourself with guided walking tours of each of Paris's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps.


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