Read Online The Essence of Style How the French Invented High Fashion Fine Food Chic Cafes Style Sophistication and Glamour Joan DeJean 9780743264143 Books

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Well documented history of Louis XIV and his vision and desires for making France and especially Paris what it is today; the most charming city in the world. Cuisine, perfume, mirrors, hair styling, CITY LIGHTS, clean streets, umbrellas, champagne, etc. This book will raise your IQ 10 points and you will be ready for Jeopardy or Mensa.
A fun book. For more in depth coverage of this topic in terms of how French fashion, culture, and politics affected America and our historical personalities, see book by David McCullough, The Greater Journey Americans in Paris.
This book explains why the French have "it", the glamour and style. It all started with the Sun King Louis XIV from fashion to food. A fun history and understanding of the French luxury, glamour and why they still have 'it'. Good reading.
I expected a prettier book, more illustrations - Hard to get thru,
though very informative.
This book has all kinds of information about Paris in Louis XIV's times.
If you want to know how our modern world came from, it is the right book for you to try!
Really enjoyed this book as I have interests in fashion, interior design and good dining. The insights and knowledge I gained will be put to good use as I travel to France this summer.
And absolutely fantastic read! I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves Paris and France. The book is give me great insight into a side of history I never knew much about.