02557cam a22003013u 4500 55430 UtSlPG 20260610134257.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Saint-Victor, J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin), 1772-1858 Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 2/8) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-08-26 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours" by J.B. de Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work offers a comprehensive overview of Paris's history, starting from its ancient roots and evolving through various significant periods. This study likely emphasizes the cultural, political, and architectural developments that shaped Paris into the vibrant capital it is known as today. The beginning of this historical account introduces the reader to the groundwork of Paris's history, tracing its evolution from the time of the Gauls right up to the establishment of the Capetian dynasty. Saint-Victor challenges common historical narratives, particularly surrounding figures such as Hugues Capet, whose reign marked a pivotal transition in French monarchy. The text navigates through the complexities of lineage and governance, underscoring the often contentious nature of royal successions and the feudal dynamics at play in early France. Additionally, it begins to explore the growth of Paris as a city and its transformation into a significant capital under the influence of various monarchs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the profound changes that would occur in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Paris (France) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55430 96261 96261