Haussmann, or, The distinction
Haussmann, or, The distinction is a 2001 historical fantasy and historical fiction novel by Paul La Farge. It takes readers to Paris, France and France in Second Republic, 1848–1852. Characters include Georges Eugène Haussmann baron (1809-1891). It deals with urban renewal and city planning.
It runs to roughly 381 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.
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Who wrote Haussmann, or, The distinction?
Haussmann, or, The distinction was written by Paul La Farge and first published in 2001.
What genre is Haussmann, or, The distinction?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.
How long is Haussmann, or, The distinction?
The median edition has 381 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Haussmann, or, The distinction?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Lady and the Unicorn, Night of the New Magicians and The Book of Salt.
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