What can an island, a street name, and a hungry crowd reveal about the making of Paris?

In The Story of Paris, Thomas Okey follows a small settlement on the Île de la Cité as it grows into one of Europe’s great cities. The Parisii, Roman rulers, Frankish kings, and bishops all take their place in a history shaped by the Seine and the struggle for power.

But this is not only a story of rulers. Okey turns to teachers on the left bank, guilds, and ordinary townspeople. War brings hunger and division; royal power grows stronger; the streets become a stage for revolt. Through churches, landmarks, and street names, he shows how the city carries its past.

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• An island beginning Meet the Parisii beside the Seine, where the city’s long story begins.
• A royal city takes shape Follow Clovis and the bishops as Paris grows into a centre of power.
• Life beyond the court Discover teachers, students, guilds, and townspeople whose lives give the city its character.
• Stones that hold history Look at churches and street names as clues to the people and struggles behind them.
• The streets turn restless Trace the hunger, tension, and resistance that connect Paris with the idea of revolution.

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문 너머에 누가 살았는지 알고 싶어 하는 여행자, 왕과 성인과 반역자의 이야기를 좋아하는 독자, 파리의 이야기를 마음에 담고 거리를 걷고 싶은 사람이라면 즐겁게 읽을 책이에요.