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Glimpse Parisian splendor through historic mansions.

If architecture and history stir a sense of wonder in you, "Mansions of Paris" could be your portal to an era of grandeur. Imagine walking through the luxurious halls once teeming with the opulence of 17th and 18th century French nobility. This book isn't just a historical account; it's an invitation to time travel through Paris's lavish past, offering a pictorial feast as well as a narrative that brings bygone extravagance to life.

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Mansions of Paris

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ISBN: 9782879391809
Publisher: Terrail
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.67
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Spanning two centuries of French history, this blend of art and history reveals the treasures of twenty prestigious, sumptuous town houses, each representative of 17th and 18th century Parisian urban architecture in the city's fables historic districts. Lively accounts usher readers into the private worlds of the houses' former inhabitants, conjuring up an exciting era of dazzling splendor, from court life in the reign of Lois XIV to libertine intrigues and revolutionary tragedies. An equally novel series of contemporary photographs recreates the refinement of a bygone era.
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Glimpse Parisian splendor through historic mansions.

If architecture and history stir a sense of wonder in you, "Mansions of Paris" could be your portal to an era of grandeur. Imagine walking through the luxurious halls once teeming with the opulence of 17th and 18th century French nobility. This book isn't just a historical account; it's an invitation to time travel through Paris's lavish past, offering a pictorial feast as well as a narrative that brings bygone extravagance to life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.