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1) The essence of style: how the French invented high fashion, fine food, chic caf?s, style, sophistication, and glamour

Author

DeJean, Joan E

Publisher

Free Press

Pub. Date

c2005

Physical Desc

viii, 303 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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An exploration of how French culture during the reign of Louis XIV has had an enduring influence on modern traditions and style cites the French origins of haute cuisine, interior design, and the consumption of celebratory champagne.

2) How Paris became Paris: the invention of the modern city

Author

DeJean, Joan E

Publisher

Bloomsbury USA

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

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In this compelling portrait of a city in transition, Joan DeJean shows that by 1700 Paris had become the capital that would transform forever our conception of the city and of urban life.

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1) The essence of style: how the French invented high fashion, fine food, chic caf?s, style, sophistication, and glamour

2) How Paris became Paris: the invention of the modern city

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