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Paris
Adam Roberts
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Description for Paris
Paperback. In this book, Paris-based writer and Invisible Paris blogger Adam Roberts provides a concise and informative portrait of the iconic metropolis. Series: CityScopes. Num Pages: 320 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 120. .
Explore behind the tourist facade of the world's most visited city. In this book, Paris-based writer and Invisible Paris blogger Adam Roberts provides a concise and informative portrait of the iconic metropolis. He uncovers the story of how a provincial backwater rose up to become the richest and most powerful city in Europe, and a world leader in fashion, the arts and gastronomy - and why it continues to dazzle today. In short, illustrated chapters, Roberts casts his eye over 2,000 years of turbulent history, from a time when roaming Celtic tribes first set up camp to the present day: ... Read more
Explore behind the tourist facade of the world's most visited city. In this book, Paris-based writer and Invisible Paris blogger Adam Roberts provides a concise and informative portrait of the iconic metropolis. He uncovers the story of how a provincial backwater rose up to become the richest and most powerful city in Europe, and a world leader in fashion, the arts and gastronomy - and why it continues to dazzle today. In short, illustrated chapters, Roberts casts his eye over 2,000 years of turbulent history, from a time when roaming Celtic tribes first set up camp to the present day: ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
CityScopes
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780237466
SKU
V9781780237466
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts is a freelance writer and creator of the influential Invisible Paris blog, which has shown readers - both local and visiting - around an alternative Paris since 2008. His observations have featured in The Guardian, CNN and a variety of French magazines. He lives in Paris.
Reviews for Paris
'The Paris within Adam Roberts' Paris combines the intellect with the emotional and does so in a style that is both engaging and alluring. The rich history that belongs to the city - stone by stone, bridge by bridge, ruler by ruler, era by era - comes alive within these pages, giving vast meaning to each step and to each ... Read more