Le livre commode des adresses de Paris pour 1692, tome 1/2

Name: Le livre commode des adresses de Paris pour 1692, tome 1/2
Author: Monsieur de Blégny

By Monsieur de Blégny

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A practical directory of Parisian addresses and services is presented alongside a scholarly introduction that traces the evolution of urban guides and intermediaries from ancient ciceroni and Roman nomenclators to medieval charities and commercial brokers. The work combines useful contact information for visitors and residents with historical commentary on agents who arranged lodgings, placements, and introductions, and it includes appendices and annotations that clarify institutional practices and social customs in the city.

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Monsieur de Blégny

Monsieur de Blégny was a French author known for his contributions to the literature of the late 17th century. He is particularly recognized for his work "Le livre commode des adresses de Paris pour 1692," a two-volume guide that provides a comprehensive directory of addresses in Paris during that time. This work reflects the social and cultural landscape of Paris, offering insights into the city's organization and its inhabitants. De Blégny's writings serve as valuable historical documents, illustrating the everyday life and commerce of Paris in the late 1600s.