Paris: An Architectural History

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In this lavishly illustrated book one of Pariss leading historians links the beauty of the city to its harmonious architecture the product of a powerful tradition of classical design running from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Anthony Sutcliffe traces the main features of the development of Parisian building and architecture since Roman times explaining the interaction of continuity and innovation and relating it to issues of power the social structure the property market fashion and the creativity of its architects.