Paris - The Shaping of the French Capital a Political Perspective

This book offers a new perspective on French architecture, describing the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris. Through various stages in history the book shows how the political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determined the pace and volume of building in Paris.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. The Emergence of Paris in the High Middle Ages 3. The Development of Paris in the Later-Middle Ages 4. The Flowering of Renaissance Paris 5. The Religious Divide: Implications for the Development of Paris 6. Early-Bourbon Paris 7. Absolute Monarchy and the Development of Paris 8. The Emergence of Paris as a Superpower Capital 9. Revolutionary and Imperial Wars: The Impact on the Built Environment of Paris 10. The Restoration of the Bourbon Monarchy and Its Effect on the Growth of Paris 11. Napoleon III's Paris - the City of Light 12. An Interlude from Revolt to World War: 1871-1914 13. Recovery and Depression: 1918-39 14. Modern Paris 15. Conclusion.

About the author

Paul N. Balchin was formerly Reader in Urban Economics, University of Greenwich, UK.

Summary

This book offers a new perspective on French architecture, describing the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris. Through various stages in history the book shows how the political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determined the pace and volume of building in Paris.

Product details

• Authors: Paul N. Balchin, Paul N. (University of Greenwich Balchin, Balchin Paul N.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2025
• EAN: 9781032432588
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3243258-8
• No. of pages: 462
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; France, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, ARCHITECTURE / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Urban & Regional, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Politics & government, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, Urban & municipal planning, Interdisciplinary studies, History of Architecture, Politics and government, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Urban communities, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Civil engineering, surveying and building