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100 1 _aWalton, William,
_d1843-1915
245 1 0 _aParis from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-12-11
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1" by William Walton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the evolution of Paris, examining its rich history from the Gallo-Roman and pre-mediæval periods through the influences of various classes and socio-political changes. The text aims to illuminate the complexities and nuances of Parisian identity as shaped by significant historical events and figures. The opening of the volume sets the stage by reflecting on the multifaceted nature of Paris, describing it as a city that embodies both grandeur and moral complexities. Walton introduces the ancient roots of Paris, tracing its origins back to the Parisii tribe and the Roman influence that laid the groundwork for the city’s governance and infrastructure. He paints a vivid picture of early societal structures, highlighting the interplay between different classes and the city’s evolution through successive eras, contextualized by the broader historical forces of the time. This foundation promises a thorough exploration of how Paris emerged as a central cultural and political force in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParis (France) -- Description and travel
653 _aParis (France) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30651
999 _c71497
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