Paris under water
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Summary:
Jeffrey Jackson captures here for the first time the epic story of the great flood. In the winter of 1910, the river that brought life to Paris—the Seine—became a force of destruction in a matter of hours. while the sewers, Métro, and electricity failed around them, Parisians of all backgrounds rallied to save the city and one another. Improvising techniques to keep(...)
Paris under water
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$32.00
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Summary:
Jeffrey Jackson captures here for the first time the epic story of the great flood. In the winter of 1910, the river that brought life to Paris—the Seine—became a force of destruction in a matter of hours. while the sewers, Métro, and electricity failed around them, Parisians of all backgrounds rallied to save the city and one another. Improvising techniques to keep Paris functioning and braving the dangers of collapsing infrastructure and looters, leaders and residents alike answered the call to action.
History until 1900, France