JOURNAL ARTICLE

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HAUSSMANN.

  • Published In: France Today, 2023, v. 39, n. 1. P. 50 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SMITH, HAZEL 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "In the Footsteps of Haussmann" from France Today explores the transformative impact of Georges-Eugène Haussmann on Paris. Haussmann, as Napoleon III's Prefect of the Seine, modernized the city by demolishing ancient structures and creating wide, tree-lined boulevards in the Haussmann style. Despite controversy and criticism, Haussmann's urban renewal efforts reshaped Paris into a modern wonder, leaving a lasting legacy on the city's architecture and infrastructure. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:France Today. 2023/06, Vol. 39, Issue 1, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0895-3651
  • Accession Number:182457702
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