Ebook: Paris: biography of a city

Paris has witnessed more extraordinary events than any other major city, from war, terror and occupation through to major political upheavals and artistic revolutions. This book traces the history of the French capital, as well as looking towards its future at the heart of Europe.;Paris-Lutetia (from earlies times to c. 1000) -- 'Queen of Cities' (c. 1000-c. 1300) -- The city adrift (c. 1300-c. 1480) -- Paris reborn, Paris reformed (c. 1480-1594) -- Grand Siecle, great eclipse (1594-1715) -- The kingless capital of enlightenment (1715-89) -- Revolution and empire (1789-1815) -- Between Napoleons (1815-51) -- Haussmannism and the city of modernity (1851-89) -- The anxious spectacle (1889-1918) -- Faded dreams, lost illusions (1918-45) -- The remaking of Paris (1945-c. 1995).