Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Paris

By Sarah Hoban

Book Overview

Paris brings to mind beautiful buildings, famous works of art, extravagant meals, and a casual way of living.Unbelievably, the streets were once dumping grounds for garbage and human waste, armies fought battle after battle to control the city, and over half the city's population was destroyed by illness.Discover how life changed drastically with each change of leadership, with each war, and with each new art movement.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822532220
• ISBN13: 9780822532224
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Runestone Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10