Constructing Paris in the Age of Revolution
| Author | : A. Potofsky |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 2009-10-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230245280 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230245285 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (285 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Constructing Paris in the Age of Revolution by : A. Potofsky
Download or read book Constructing Paris in the Age of Revolution written by A. Potofsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the social and political history of workers and entrepreneurs engaged in constructing the French capital from 1763-1815, this book argues that Paris construction was a core sector in which 'archaic' and 'innovative' practices were symbiotically used by guilds, the state, and enterprises to launch the commercial revolution in France.