Historic Photos of Paris
By Rebecca Schall, published by Turner Publishing

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The “City of Lights” is renowned for many things—its history, beauty, high quality of life, cosmopolitanism, art, fashion, cuisine, cultural diversity, romance, architecture, museums, theaters, and intellectual life. For these and countless other reasons, Paris immediately evokes strong sentiment, whether or not one is lucky enough to have been there.

This book, Historic Photos of Paris, explores the rise of this seductive city, through a collection of extraordinary historic photographs from international archives. The book follows the people, places, and historic events that shaped the development of modern Paris in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Iconic landmarks, scenes of daily life, and unique and rare moments are presented in hundreds of historic photographs, revealing a rich portrait of the urban masterpiece that is Paris.

Author Rebecca Schall was a featured guest on Vacation State online radio show airing January  23, 2009 from 9am – 11am PST. To meet the rest of the guests and listen to the show, please click here. To listen to Rebecca's interview, please double click on the Play Button below.



About the Author – Rebecca Schall grew up in San Francisco, California. After receiving a master’s degree in history, Rebecca lived in the Latin Quarter of Paris, where she studied at the Sorbonne, conducted historical research, and spend time as a flaneuse. Rebecca now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and teaches history. She has also written Historic Photos of San Francisco, and Historic Photos of the Presidio, also available from Turner Publishing.