Paris Under Water: How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910

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Paris Under Water: How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910

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In the winter of 1910, the river that brought life to Paris—the Seine—became a force of destruction in a matter of hours.  Torrential rainfall saturated the soil, and faulty engineering created conditions that soon drowned Parisian streets, homes, businesses, and museums, thrusting the City of Light into a battle with the elements. As the waters rise, so does the tension, but ultimately, the Parisians’ love of their city leads them to triumph over nature against all odds. Given the Parisians’ history of deep-seated social, religious, and political strife, many worried that they wouldn’t be able to collaborate to confront the crisis. Improvising techniques to keep Paris functioning and braving the dangers of collapsing infrastructure and looters, leaders and residents alike answered the call to action.

In breathtaking detail, Jeffrey Jackson captures here for the first time the epic story of the great flood. Yet while the sewers, Métro, and electricity failed around them, Parisians of all backgrounds rallied to save the city and one another.

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9780230617063
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EANListElement: 9780230617063
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First Edition
ISBN
0230617069
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Palgrave Macmillan
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Palgrave Macmillan
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1
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272
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ABIS_BOOK
Publication Date
2010-01-05
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
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2010-01-05
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U22935453
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Palgrave Macmillan
Title
Paris Under Water: How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910
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0230617069
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680948

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