TY - BOOK AU - Robida,Albert TI - Paris de siècle en siècle AV - DC PY - 2022/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Paris (France) -- Description and travel KW - Paris (France) -- History N1 - Release date is 2022-02-22; Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)); Originally published; France: A la librairie illustrée, 1895 N2 - "Paris de siècle en siècle" by Albert Robida is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution of Paris, detailing its rich history from its origins as the small island village of Lutèce through various transformations and developments into a bustling metropolis. The book serves as both a vivid portrayal of Parisian life and a meditation on the city's ever-changing identity. The opening of the book introduces the ancient history of Paris, starting with the primitive settlement of Lutèce, nestled amid forests and marshes. Robida vividly describes the arrival of the Romans and the establishment of Galloroman Paris, noting significant events such as early military incursions, the first destructions, and the city's evolution over centuries. He presents a dynamic portrait of Paris' geographical and cultural transformations while highlighting the historical landmarks and important figures that shaped its identity, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the city's layered past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k1025084z UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67469 ER -