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HistoryI came across this work more than two years ago and enjoyed every bit of it. Having visited Paris more than 20 times in my life, and having been lucky enough to live there for a short time, I found the book addictive and informative and above all a greatly entertaining read. The author has his opinions and pet topics, it might seem, but don't we all? This is an excellent addition to one's own library and a great gift for anyone...
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I love this book, the detail is fascinating and the back and forth relationship to modern day Paris, is what keeps me reading. I also appreciate the lore of the catholic references to saints and locales, but he doesn't sugar coat the history. He's done a lot of fascinating reading and research and summarizes his findings in an easy and enjoyable format. Although it takes me a while to digest each section, I still think it...
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This book packed a lot of information into a highly readable and entertaining format. Hussey not only consulted the usual historical texts when writing his book, but he also draws from a number of literary sources as well. Well done!
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