How Paris Became Paris: The Invention of the Modern City [Kindle Edition] Author: Joan DeJean | Language: English | ISBN:
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Download How Paris Became Paris: The Invention of the Modern City Free PDF for everyone book 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link At the beginning of the seventeenth century, Paris was known for isolated monuments but had not yet put its brand on urban space. Like other European cities, it was still emerging from its medieval past. But in a mere century Paris would be transformed into the modern and mythic city we know today.
Though most people associate the signature characteristics of Paris with the public works of the nineteenth century, Joan DeJean demonstrates that the Parisian model for urban space was in fact invented two centuries earlier, when the first complete design for the French capital was drawn up and implemented. As a result, Paris saw many changes. It became the first city to tear down its fortifications, inviting people in rather than keeping them out. Parisian urban planning showcased new kinds of streets, including the original boulevard, as well as public parks and the earliest sidewalks and bridges without houses. Venues opened for urban entertainment of all kinds, from opera and ballet to a pastime invented in Paris, recreational shopping. Parisians enjoyed the earliest public transportation and street lighting, and Paris became Europe’s first great walking city.
A century of planned development made Paris both beautiful and exciting. It gave people reasons to be out in public as never before and as nowhere else. And it gave Paris its modern identity as a place that people dreamed of seeing. By 1700, Paris had become the capital that would revolutionize our conception of the city and of urban life. Download latest books on mediafire and other links compilation How Paris Became Paris: The Invention of the Modern City [Kindle Edition] Free PDF
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- Publisher: Bloomsbury USA; 1 edition (March 4, 2014)
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B00GC53AEA
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For a paper that I am writing on urban history, I knew I would include Paris. I've only been there for three days, but it was just enough time to experiences it wonder, and now I know more reasons why! The significance of the Pont Neuf bridge revealed in this book opens the mind to how interwoven humans are with environment. She examines how the unique design of the bridge brought people together in new ways - from the fun of flirtation to unfortunate robberies.
I am most inspired by DeJean's thorough study of how the most modern city in the world had its foundation laid in the seventeenth century. Her writing style is appropriate for most readers, although it may be too casual at times for serious historians. Quite frankly, I find it a breath of fresh air. If there is anything out there on this time period that has similar academic caliber as Cities Perceived, I'd be interested to know, but this is good for me right now! It's a great read that will certainly enhance the way you see the world.
By Sondra McClendon
Basically a set of essays on Paris and it's debut as the first modern city. The book covers quite a lot of ground, and is a wonderful reference for those wanting to know more about the growth of Paris during Louis XIII and XIV's reigns.
By R. Patrick Baugh
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