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Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris,Used
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The New York Times bestseller: the secrets of the City of Light, revealed in the lives of the great, the neargreat, and the forgottenby the author of the acclaimed The Discovery of France. This is the Paris you never knew. From the Revolution to the present, Graham Robb has distilled a series of astonishing true narratives, all stranger than fiction, of the lives of the great, the neargreat, and the forgotten.A young artillery lieutenant, strolling through the PalaisRoyal, observes disapprovingly the courtesans plying their trade. A particular woman catches his eye; nature takes its course. Later that night Napoleon Bonaparte writes a meticulous account of his first sexual encounter. A welldressed woman, fleeing the Louvre, takes a wrong turn and loses her way in the nameless streets of the Left Bank. For want of a mapthere were no reliable ones at the timeMarieAntoinette will go to the guillotine.Baudelaire, the photographer Marville, Baron Haussmann, the reallife Mimi of La Boheme, Proust, Adolf Hitler touring the occupied capital in the company of his generals, Charles de Gaulle (who is suspected of having faked an assassination attempt in Notre Dame)these and many more are Robbs cast of characters, and the settings range from the quarries and catacombs beneath the streets to the grand monuments to the appalling suburbs ringing the city today. The result is a resonant, intimate history with the power of a great novel. 16 pages of fullcolor illustrations
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris'? A: The book explores the hidden histories of Paris through the lives of notable figures, intertwining their stories with the city's evolution from the Revolution to modern times.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Graham Robb, known for his insightful historical narratives, including 'The Discovery of France'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 476 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of Parisian history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris' published? A: The book was published on April 11, 2011.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, it includes 16 pages of full-color illustrations, enhancing the narrative with visual context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in French history? A: Absolutely, it provides a unique perspective on French history through engaging storytelling that highlights lesser-known narratives.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring a fresh reading experience.
- Q: What can readers expect from Graham Robb's writing style? A: Readers can expect a resonant and intimate narrative style that reads like a great novel while delivering historical facts.
- Q: What can I learn about Paris from this book? A: The book reveals the city's secrets and lesser-known stories through the eyes of both famous and forgotten characters, providing a rich and diverse understanding of Paris.