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The book describes the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris an explanation not provided clearly in any other book.

Through various stages in history from the Roman to the Medieval, to Renaissance and Early Modern and Modern, the book shows how the immense political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determined the pace and volume of building in Paris and the extent of town planning.

Whereas many other great cities owe their historic importance to trade, and to local government (the City of London being a supreme example), these attributes were largely absent in Paris (throughout most of its history it didn't even have a mayor). Arguably because of this, gradually over the centuries the French capital emerged as one of the world's most beautiful cities, some would say the most beautiful, and now is a metropolis with a population in excess of 2 million.

Paris. The Shaping of the French Capital

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      Publisher: Troubador Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/28/2021
      ISBN13: 9781800462700, 978-1800462700
      ISBN10: 1800462700

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The book describes the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris an explanation not provided clearly in any other book.

      Through various stages in history from the Roman to the Medieval, to Renaissance and Early Modern and Modern, the book shows how the immense political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determined the pace and volume of building in Paris and the extent of town planning.

      Whereas many other great cities owe their historic importance to trade, and to local government (the City of London being a supreme example), these attributes were largely absent in Paris (throughout most of its history it didn't even have a mayor). Arguably because of this, gradually over the centuries the French capital emerged as one of the world's most beautiful cities, some would say the most beautiful, and now is a metropolis with a population in excess of 2 million.

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