A superb illustrated set of ten volumes of this fascinating work, which offers a vast historical study of Paris, addressing its political transformations, its social developments, and its moral aspects through the centuries - J.-A. Dulaure analyzes the capital from various angles, highlighting the major periods of its history, its institutions, as well as the customs and traditions that have shaped the daily life of Parisians. It traces the major events that have marked the city, from its origins to the contemporary period of the author, offering a detailed view of Paris's influence on national politics. It also examines revolutions, successive governments, and reforms that transformed the city, while exploring the impact of these changes on its inhabitants. Based on an analytical and documented approach, Dulaure seeks to understand the social and cultural dynamics that have made Paris an essential intellectual and political hub. His work is a valuable reference for those interested in urban history and the evolution of the French capital over the centuries. The whole is richly illustrated with plates engraved on steel outside the text, representing various plans, its monuments and its main buildings. J.-A. Dulaure - Physical, Civil, and Moral History of Paris, from the earliest historical times to the present day - 1834 - Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, XIX, X - Ledentu - xx+471+508+517+475+436+468+447+486+451+589 pages. Good condition of the bindings, volumes in their original half tawny brown calfskin, marbled boards, signs of use, wear on the spines and corners, gilded edges, nicely decorated spine with raised bands, gilded titles, volume numbers, and author's name on a black label. Good interior condition, some foxing, work adorned with beautiful engravings outside the text including a frontispiece, texts in two columns, marbled endpapers. This collection is an absolute rarity! Registered shipping.