Paris and Its Story

audiobook

Paris and Its Story

by Thomas Okey

EN·~10 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

P A R I S AND ITS STORY

1:02
2

PREFACE

14:19
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

4:35
4

PARIS AND ITS STORY - CHAPTER I GALLO-ROMAN PARIS

17:43
5

CHAPTER II THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS—ST. GENEVIEVE—THE CONVERSION OF CLOVIS—THE MEROVINGIAN DYNASTY

29:54
6

CHAPTER III THE CARLOVINGIANS—THE GREAT SIEGE OF PARIS BY THE NORMANS—THE GERMS OF FEUDALISM

26:26
7

CHAPTER IV THE RISE OF THE CAPETIAN KINGS AND THE GROWTH OF PARIS

31:22
8

CHAPTER V PARIS UNDER PHILIP AUGUSTUS AND ST. LOUIS

32:49
9

CHAPTER VI ART AND LEARNING AT PARIS

37:26
10

CHAPTER VII THE PARLEMENT—THE STATES-GENERAL—CONFLICT WITH BONIFACE VIII.—THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KNIGHTS-TEMPLARS

22:39

Description

A lyrical portrait of the City of Light unfolds from the very first pages, inviting listeners to wander through centuries of myth, triumph, and everyday hustle. The author blends vivid storytelling with the echo of ancient legends, showing how Paris repeatedly shed its old walls and garments to emerge stronger—whether after foreign invasions, civil strife, or the scars of the 1871 siege. Alongside sweeping historical sweep, the narrative captures the timeless pulse of bustling streets, student crowds, and the ever‑present pride of Parisians who guard their city’s unique character.

While not a travel guide, the book paints Paris’s monuments, cafés, and riverbanks with the same care a painter gives a canvas, revealing how art, scholarship, and lively debate have always been woven into its fabric. Listeners will feel the city’s relentless growth and its delicate balance between grand ambition and intimate charm, making the story a compelling companion for anyone drawn to the romance and resilience of Paris.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (617K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-04-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thomas Okey

Thomas Okey

1852–1935

Best remembered as a translator who helped open Italian literature and art to English-speaking readers, he also wrote about craftsmanship and everyday life with warmth and curiosity. His career ranged from journalism to scholarship, giving his books both learning and lived experience.

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