Tale of Two Capitals, A: Paris and Rome

Synopsis: Charts the development of the cities of Paris and Rome in the 19th century. By the start of the century, Napoleon had created an empire with Paris as its capital and Rome as its second city. Later, Napoleon III thransformed Paris into a modern, elegant and hygenic city. After the unification of Italy, Rome’s struggle to emulate Paris was complicated by disputes with the Vatican and the dominance of its ancient monuments.
Series: State, Economy and Nation in 19th-Century Europe, Course A221
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Stantard formats. col. 49 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: History
Keywords: cities & towns; history of the 19th century; Paris; Rome

Producer

Charles Cooper

Cast

Clive Emsley

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