Project Gutenberg 2014-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 706 Okey, Thomas 1852 1935 Kimball, Katharine 1866 1949 Kimball, Katherine Kimball, K. Ward, O. F. M. 1868 1955 Ward, O.F.M. Ward, Orlando Frank Montagu Paris and Its Story Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Paris and Its Story" by T. Okey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the rich and complex history of Paris, focusing on its evolution from a Gallic settlement to the vibrant metropolis it is today. The narrative combines both factual history and the romantic legends that shape the city's identity, making it particularly appealing for readers interested in the cultural and historical significance of Paris. The opening of the book sets the tone by reflecting on the author’s admiration for Paris, establishing the city as a symbol of cultural significance and enduring spirit through centuries of struggle and triumph. Okey introduces the city's early beginnings as Lutetia, highlighting its geographical advantages that made it a center for trade and military importance. The narrative emphasizes the transformation Paris underwent under various rulers, starting from the Roman occupation and continuing through the medieval period, illustrating not only its resilience through invasions and internal conflicts but also its rich cultural tapestry woven through art, literature, and the continuous evolution of its society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45336/45336-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paris (France) -- Description and travel Paris (France) -- History DC Text Category: History - European Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Modern (1750+) 930180 2025-07-18T10:39:15.564358 text/html 872745 2024-10-24T05:02:19 text/html 36185387 2025-07-18T10:39:46.295217 application/epub+zip 36140532 2025-07-18T10:39:22.999353 application/epub+zip 410417 2025-07-18T10:39:18.017329 application/epub+zip 36666821 2025-07-18T10:40:00.908211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36497034 2025-07-18T10:39:37.834251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568266 2022-09-20T17:10:12.717611 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 697813 2025-07-18T10:39:12.552352 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 697655 2024-11-28T01:24:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19150 2025-07-18T10:40:01.260114 application/rdf+xml 28612 2025-07-18T10:39:18.211324 image/jpeg 3636 2025-07-18T10:39:18.115326 image/jpeg 35575979 2025-07-18T10:39:16.500354 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia