![]() ![]() ![]() The Mediterranean lands of southern Gaul had already been Roman provinces for generations at that time but when Caesar decided to bring the troublesome Celtic tribes of northern Gaul into the empire as well, it hadn't taken him long. It was Julius Caesar who had first seen the possibilities of the place where the modest Parisii tribe made their home. In two thousand years, Paris had seen it all. No redistribution permitted.ĮxcerptsChapter One 1875 Paris. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. Verdict Of interest to Rutherfurd's fans. Jean Gilpin easily brings to life the diverse characters and their varied accents. Owing to the nonlinear writing style, however, listeners may find it challenging to keep up with the time period and cast of characters. This novel of grand scope ably conveys a sense of place. The nobility, the Republicans, the bourgeoisie, and the poor are all represented to tell a story of the City of Light with depth and dimension. Rutherfurd's (London) latest explores different periods in the development of Paris by interweaving the interactions of four fictional families with historical figures through time. ![]()
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