The Emerging City: Paris In The Age Of Louis Xiv
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Leon Bernard
Binding: Hardback
Published: DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: small neat tears on top of jacket, foxing on block
This scholarly work chronicles the transformation of Paris during the opulent and politically charged era of Louis XIV. It uncovers the intricate processes of urban planning, architectural innovation, and social restructuring that shaped the city into a burgeoning metropolis. The author presents a vivid portrait of daily life, political machinations, and cultural shifts, illustrating how the Sun King's reign profoundly influenced the physical and social landscape of the French capital. This authoritative account details the challenges and triumphs of a city in flux, offering a comprehensive understanding of its emergence as a global center.
Author: Leon Bernard
Binding: Hardback
Published: DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: small neat tears on top of jacket, foxing on block
This scholarly work chronicles the transformation of Paris during the opulent and politically charged era of Louis XIV. It uncovers the intricate processes of urban planning, architectural innovation, and social restructuring that shaped the city into a burgeoning metropolis. The author presents a vivid portrait of daily life, political machinations, and cultural shifts, illustrating how the Sun King's reign profoundly influenced the physical and social landscape of the French capital. This authoritative account details the challenges and triumphs of a city in flux, offering a comprehensive understanding of its emergence as a global center.