Paris: Lives, Revolutions, and Resilience

From Mythic Origins to the Modern Metropolis — A People-Centered History of the City of Light

Discover the city behind the legend. From its mythic origins along the Seine to the vibrant streets of the 21st century, Paris: Lives, Revolutions, and Resilience is the definitive history of the world’s most iconic city — told through the eyes of the people who lived it.

Explore:

• The myth, archaeology, and legends of early Paris.

• The revolutions and uprisings that reshaped Europe.

• The rise and fall of kings, emperors, and political powers.

• The everyday lives of Parisians, from the Medieval period to the modern metropolis.

• The cultural and intellectual innovations that made Paris a global capital.

• How the city navigated wars, occupation, economic crises, and pandemics — surviving and thriving against all odds.

This book blends meticulous research, gripping narrative, and immersive storytelling, perfect for history enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone fascinated by the pulse of urban life. Unlike typical histories, this is a people-centered account, showing how Parisians across centuries lived under pressures, adapted, and transformed their city — and themselves.

Step inside Paris: its barricades, cafés, salons, and boulevards, and witness history as a living, breathing experience.