Paris, City of Dreams: Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann, and the Creation of Paris

By Mary McAuliffe

Book Overview

"Armchair historians in particular will appreciate McAuliffe's readable yet detailed history supplemented with illustrations and bibliography." Booklist, Starred Review - This book traces the profound transformation of the City of Light during Napol eacute;on III's Second Empire, as he and Georges Haussmann completely rebuilt Paris in less than two decades.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538181967
• ISBN13: 9781538181966
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"