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Reviews 'A meticulous study of the mapping of Paris from the Third Republic to the eve of the Second World War, The Cartographic Capital brings force and coherence to the history of cartography, urbanism and to cultural and visual studies in general.' Tom Conley, Harvard University 'Olson's book is...a useful study, starting from historical maps to propose relevant developments in the fields of urban history, history of cartography, history of ideas and town planning practices, and even French political and social history. The book is particularly welcome as the trope of 'le Grand Paris' re-emerged in the national planning perspective of 2008, creating a new interest for the history and representation of the concept.' Gilles Palsky, Imago Mundi 'Olson's book makes a unique and worthy contribution to the history of cartography and the history of modern Paris. It is a useful and readable text for anyone interested in Third Republic Paris who wishes to orient themselves geographically and spatially in the city's shifting physiognomy. Through Olson's careful analysis, we see how the map archive has much to teach us about the history of core/periphery relationships, boundary-making, and infrastructure development in modern Paris.' Catherine Dunlop, H-France Review

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Kory Olson is Associate Professor of French at Stockton University.

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