Story of Paris (Medieval Towns Series)

This book is a comprehensive treatise on Parisian history from Graeco-Roman Paris to modernity. A fascinating and insightful volume, "e;The Story of Paris"e; will appeal to those with an interest in French history, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "e;Gallo-Roman Paris"e;, "e;The Barbarian Invasions-St. Genevieve-The Conversion of Clovis"e;, "e;The Merovingian Dynasty"e;, "e;The Carlovigians-The Great Siege of Paris by the Normans-The Germs of Feudalism"e;, "e;The Rise of the Capetian Kings and the Growth of Feudal Paris"e;, "e;Paris under Philip Augustus and St. Louis"e;, et cetera. Thomas Okey (1852-1935) was a master basket-weaver, translator, and writer. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Venice and its Story"e; (1904), "e;Paris and its Story"e; (1925), "e;The Story of Avignon"e; (1926). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.