Metronome: A History of Paris from the Underground Up, Paperback - Lorant Deutsch

A phenomenal bestseller in France, Metronome presents a fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro systemDid you know...

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Publisher: Stanford University PressAuthor(s): Andrzej WalickiNumber of pages: 476Publication date: 1979Dimensions: 227 x 153 x 27Cover type: Paper...