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The book describes the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris - an explanation not provided clearly in any other book. Through various stages in history from the Roman to the Medieval, to Renaissance and Early Modern and Modern, the book shows how the immense political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determined the pace and volume of building in Paris and the extent of town planning. Whereas many other great cities owe their historic importance to trade, and to local ...

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    • Title: Paris by Paul N. Balchin
    • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
    • Print ISBN: 9781032432540, 1032432543
    • eText ISBN: 9781000834864
    • Edition: 2023 1st edition
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