Contents |
"Capital of the universe" -- The bridge where Paris became modern : the Pont Neuf -- "Light of the City of Light" : the Place des Vosges -- "Enchanted island" : the Île Saint-Louis -- City of revolution : the Fronde -- The open city : the boulevards, parks, and streets of Paris -- City of speed and light : city services that transformed urban life -- Capitale de la mode -- City of finance and new wealth -- City of romance -- Making the city visible : painting and mapping the transformation of Paris. |
Abstract |
In this compelling portrait of a city in transition, Joan DeJean shows that by 1700 Paris had become the capital that would transform forever our conception of the city and of urban life. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-275) and index. |
LCCN | 2013031527 |
ISBN | 9781608195916 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
ISBN | 1608195910 (hbk. : alk. paper) |