Paris by Bialestowski, Alice - 1999

France: Assouline, 1999. 79 crisp pp, less than 500g to post. A stroll through Paris is a stroll through time. The City of Light marries architecture, old and new, and captivates as much with its rich, incredibly diverse artistic heritage as with its history. This book provides a chronological presentation of more than thirty of the most noteworthy sites and buildings in Paris -- from the Saint-Germain-des Pres church, boasting one of the oldest Romanesque belltowers in France, to the Pont Neuf, the Eiffel Tower, and the Musee du Louvre. Each building is situated in its historical context, producing a stunning manual of architecture for tourists or Paris lovers alike.. Hardcover. Excellent/Very Good. Illus. by Damien Lefevre (photos). 22cm.