urban-expansion

Paris has expanded far beyond its 1843 boundaries, incorporating surrounding neighborhoods and marked by a complex network of forts and railways.

1 chapter across 1 book

Paris in the Twentieth Century (1994)Jules Verne

Chapter II: A Panorama of the Streets of Paris

In this chapter, Michel Dufrénoy, a young Latin poetry laureate, navigates the bustling streets of a futuristic Paris feeling isolated and alienated from his surroundings and family. The narrative then shifts to a detailed description of Paris's advanced metropolitan railway system, powered by compressed air and electromagnetic technology, and the widespread use of horseless gas-powered carriages, illustrating the city's technological progress and urban expansion.