02271cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500230014226400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031549000260035150000310037750801220040852011790053053400450170965300450175465300300179970000350182983000260186485600430189026450UtSlPG20260610133615.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aOkey, Thomas,d1852-193514aThe Story of Paris 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMediæval town series  aRelease date is 2008-08-28  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Hélène de Mink and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Story of Paris" by Thomas Okey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of Paris, from its origins in Gallo-Roman times through significant historical events that shaped the city and France. The narrative is infused with rich detail, bringing to life the cultural, political, and social dynamics that have defined Paris.  The opening of this work sets the stage by discussing the ancient history of Paris, tracing its roots to the Gallo-Roman civilization. Okey introduces readers to the geographical advantages that made the settlement of Lutetia—a precursor to Paris—an essential hub for commerce and military strategy during the Roman conquest. The narrative transitions into the significance of the city during the early Christian era, including the legends of notable figures like St. Genevieve and the eventual establishment of Clovis as a major monarch. With references to the city’s legendary past and early Christian influence, the opening lays a foundation for understanding Paris's unique character and historical importance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aParis (France) -- Description and travel  aParis (France) -- History1 aKimball, Katharine,d1866-1949 0aMediæval town series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26450