Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
Language: English
Published by Museyon Guides, US, 2011
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***AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR*** New guide features dramatic true stories spanning 2,000 years of French history plus 8 walking tours. Discover one of the world's most fascinating and beautiful cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of Paris. From the headless walk of Saint Denis to the séances of the Surrealists, John Baxter leads 8 walking tours following in the footsteps of Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Ernest Hemingway and the many other innovators, artists and expats who found inspiration in the City of Light. The third title in Museyon's acclaimed "Chronicles" series, 'Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light' is enjoyable for history buffs and Paris tourists alike. It includes: . 29 meticulously researched stories including dramatic episodes from the lives of Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, Josephine Baker, Coco Chanel, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and many more . 29 detailed maps . 400 + photographs and illustrations of Paris past and present . 8 walking tours visiting major landmarks and historical sites including the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's tomb, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Luxembourg Gardens and much, much more. . Listings of famous (and infamous) cafes and cabarets for a taste of Paris's past AUTHOR: John Baxter is an Australian-born writer, journalist and filmmaker; he has called Paris home since 1989. He is the author of numerous books including the autobiographical 'Immoveable Feast: A Paris Christmas', 'We'll Always Have Paris: Sex and Love in the City of Light' and the blockbuster 'The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris'. REVIEWS: Praise for 'Chronicles of Old New York' "A fun, intelligent walk through New York's past" - Library Journal "Packs a good bit of history into one handy source" - Publisher's Weekly Praise for John Baxter's 'The Most Beautiful Walk in the World' "A man with a great appreciation of what makes Paris tick."- Newsday "Anyone who loves Paris and loves to walk will feel this book was written just for them . Charming." - USA Today "A splendid memoir . Reading The Most Beautiful Walk in the World is the next best thing to a Paris vacation." - Boston Globe MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light.…
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- Title
- Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
- Author
- John Baxter
- Publisher
- Museyon Guides, US
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0984633421
- ISBN 13
- 9780984633425
Discover one of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of Paris. John Baxter takes readers through 2,000 years of French history with tales of the kings, queens, saints, and sinners who shaped the city. Essays explore the major historic events from the martyrdom of Saint Denis near today’s Abbesses Métro station to the epic romances of Heloise and Abelard, Josephine and Napoleon, and George Sand and Frédéric Chopin. Learn about the labyrinth of catacombs snaking under all of Paris and the artists who called the seedy Montmartre home in the 19th century. Then see it all for yourself with guided walking tours of each of Paris’s historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps.
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About the Author
John Baxter is an Australian writer, journalist, and filmmaker. He is the author of The Golden Moments of Paris, Immoveable Feast: A Paris Christmas, The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris, and We’ll Always Have Paris: Sex and Love in the City of Light.
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