DeJean, Joan E., author.
New York : Bloomsbury, 2014.
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Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-275) and index.
- Capital of the universe — The bridge where Paris became modern : the Pont Neuf — Light of the City of Light : the Place des Vosges — Enchanted island : the Île Saint-Louis — City of revolution : the Fronde — The open city : the boulevards, parks, and streets of Paris — City of speed and light : city services that transformed urban life — Capitale de la mode — City of finance and new wealth — City of romance — Making the city visible : painting and mapping the transformation of Paris.
- In this compelling portrait of a city in transition, Joan DeJean shows that by 1700 Paris had become the capital that would transform forever our conception of the city and of urban life.
Subjects:
- Paris (France) — History — 17th century.
- Paris (France) — Description and travel.
- Paris (France) — Social life and customs — 17th century.
- Paris (France) — Guidebooks — History — 17th century.
- City planning — France — Paris — History — 17th century.
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