Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Paris

by Sarah Hoban

Have you ever wondered what daily life was like for people long ago? What did they eat? What games did kids play? What did they wear when it rained? How did they treat a toothache? Cities through Time explores daily life during the key historical periods that most shaped each city's personality. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; People, Places, and Environments; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Science Technology and Society; Global Connections; and Civic Ideals and Practices as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Genres: History

66 pages, Library Binding

First published August 4, 2000

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun brief look at the history of Paris. Lots of information for such a short book.

[Valerie Blackburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed many of the illustrations and paintings! A short synopsis of the history of Paris from the early Celts to modern day.

[Thomas Andrikus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, insightful read into the cultural history of Paris.