Historic Paris

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wolff, Jetta Sophia

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"HISTORIC PARIS" by Jetta Sophia Wolff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a detailed exploration of Paris's architectural heritage, capturing its significant structures and their historical contexts, while reflecting on the author's extensive observations and experiences in the city. The opening of the book introduces readers to a narrative about the evolution of the Louvre, one of Paris's most iconic landmarks. Wolff describes its transformation from a simple hunting lodge to a royal palace, detailing the architectural modifications made over the centuries and the key historical events that took place within its walls. The narrative not only emphasizes the architectural richness of the Louvre but also hints at the tumultuous history of the city, using the building as a lens through which to examine broader historical themes. The author invites readers to appreciate the artistry and historical significance found in every corner of Paris as they explore its streets and structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-16