Paris
Andrew Hussey
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Paris
Published
Nov 05, 2008
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9781596914254
ISBN-10
1596914254
Description
"Spanning Paris's history from the earliest days to the present, this book traces the city's story through kings and queens, revolutions and wars, massacres and plagues. But it also brings Paris's fabled outsiders alive - vagabonds, immigrants, prostitutes and criminals, whose experiences are markedly different from those related in official histories." "Paris itself is like a palimpsest: the very stones and street names allude to its often violent and turbulent past. It is a city of secret adventures, of hidden meanings which, on journeys from royal palaces to bars, brothels and opium dens, this book uncovers. Paris is written to be used. It is a history book that can be taken to the bar, on the metro, into the heart of the labyrinth itself. Beautifully written and brilliantly engaging, this is a portrait of an endlessly fascinating city."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paris?
This edition of Paris has approximately 512 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Paris?
For most readers, Paris typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Paris?
The estimated word count for Paris is approximately 128,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Paris?
Paris was written by Andrew Hussey.
When was Paris published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Nov 05, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.