“I will not forget this, that I can never mutinie so much againstFrance but I must needes looke on Paris with a favourable eye: ithath my hart from my infancy; whereof it hath befalne me, as ofexcellent things, the more other faire and stately cities I have seenesince, the more hir beauty hath power and doth still usurpinglygaine upon my affections. I love that citie for hir own sake, and morein hir only subsisting and owne being, than when it is f...

Discover the Charm and History of the City of Light with "The Story of Paris" by Thomas OkeyImmerse yourself in the captivating history and vibrant culture of Paris through Thomas Okey's insightful narrative. "The Story of Paris" offers readers a comprehensive journey through the centuries, exploring the city's evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Okey vividly describes the architectural marvels, significant historical events, and influential figures that have shaped Paris into ...

"Venice and Its Story" by Thomas Okey is a captivating exploration of the rich history and culture of Venice, a city renowned for its unique architecture and intricate waterways. Okey delves into the origins of Venice, tracing its development from a collection of islands into a powerful maritime republic. The book paints a vivid picture of the city's evolution, highlighting its artistic achievements and the influence of various cultures that have shaped its identity over the centuries. Oke...

"Paris and Its Story" by Thomas Okey is a captivating exploration of the rich history and vibrant culture of Paris. Okey delves into the city's evolution, from its ancient origins to its status as a modern metropolis. The narrative is infused with vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes that bring the streets of Paris to life. Readers are invited to wander through its iconic landmarks, hidden corners, and the stories of its inhabitants, making it a delightful read for anyone fascinated...

THE History of Venice is the history of a State unparalleled in Europe for permanence and stability. For centuries Venice occupied that position of maritime supremacy now held by Great Britain, and time was when an English king was fain to crave the loan of a few warships to vindicate his rights in France. The autonomy of the Venetian Republic so imposed on men's minds that it was regarded as in the very nature of things, and even so acute an observer as Voltaire wrote in the Dictionnaire ...

Venice and its Story opens with a sweeping portrait of the Venetian Republic: a city of rare endurance, maritime power, and political independence, built on lagoons that turned danger into defense. The book combines scholarship, history, travel writing, and art appreciation, guiding readers from Venice's legendary beginnings to its monuments, islands, and masterpieces. It first explores the landscape of Venetia and the origins of the lagoon settlements, correcting romantic myths by showing...

This book is a comprehensive treatise on Parisian history from Graeco-Roman Paris to modernity. A fascinating and insightful volume, "The Story of Paris" 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: "Gallo-Roman Paris", "The Barbarian Invasions-St. Genevieve-The Conversion of Clovis", "The Merovingian Dynasty", "The Carlovigians-The Great Siege of Paris by the Normans-The Germs of Feu...

** The Memoirs of Paris Past collection presents fiction and non-fiction – travelers' guides, journals, histories, etc. - which wholly or in part shows Paris as it was at different points in history. If you love Paris and want to virtually stroll its streets in past times, search for “Memoirs of Paris Past” to find other works in the series. **From the author's introduction:"Obviously in so vast a range of study as that afforded by the city of Paris, compression and...

This vintage book contains an elementary guide to the art of basket-making, being a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the practice. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful information and invaluable tips, this text will be of considerable utility to novice basket-makers, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Material and Its Preparation, Tools, Terminology, Common Slewed Work, Etched Work, Sub-Divisio...

The mediæval scribe in the fulness of a divinely-revealed cosmogony is wont to begin his story at the creation of the world or at the confusion of tongues, to trace the building of Troy by the descendants of Japheth, and the foundation of his own native city by one of the Trojan princes made a fugitive in Europe by proud Ilion's fall. Such, he was very sure, was the origin of Padua, founded by Antenor and by Priam, son of King Priam, whose grandson, yet another Priam, by his great valour a...

THE History of Venice is the history of a State unparalleled in Europe for permanence and stability. For centuries Venice occupied that position of maritime supremacy now held by Great Britain, and time was when an English king was fain to crave the loan of a few warships to vindicate his rights in France. The autonomy of the Venetian Republic so imposed on men’s minds that it was regarded as in the very nature of things, and even so acute an observer as Voltaire wrote in the Dictionnaire ...

The History of Paris, says Michelet, is the history of the French monarchy: "Paris, France and the Dukes and Kings of the French, are three ideas," says Freeman, "which can never be kept asunder." The aim of the writer in the following pages has been to narrate the story of the capital city of France on the lines thus indicated. Moreover, men are ever touched by "sad stories of the death of kings," the pomp and majesty and the fate of princes. By a pathetic fallacy their capacity to suffer...