Paris TOUCHARD-LAFOSSE (G.) History of Paris, composed on a new plan 1844

Description

Published in 1844 by G. Touchard-Lafosse, this work entitled Histoire de Paris, composée sur un plan nouveau offers a chronological narrative of the French capital, from its origins to the contemporary period of the author. The author, whose biography is here limited to elements associated with the work, adopts a structured approach to address the major events, monuments, and urban transformations of Paris. The bibliophilic interest of this volume lies in its historical grounding in the 19th century, a pivotal period for the capital, as well as in its original composition, indicated by the subtitle. The copy offered is in a condition consistent with its age, featuring a period binding and typography characteristic of French publications from the mid-19th century.