Q Jordan 2001 https://d2l.depaul.edu/d2l/le/content/760740/viewContent/6749503/View This piece by David P Jordan gives a basic idea to one of the important cities of the world, Paris. He talks about the role of Baron Haussmann and the Modern Paris. There is introductory description of various parts of Paris along with skilful picturization. The role of wealthy families in the development of Paris as a city is something worth reading. We also get an insight about the socio-political system of the contemporary Paris. The author here exclusively focusses on Haussmann and tries to show the single-handed influence of a man. Haussmann got the idea of planning the city from him time spent in Bordeaux. Another interesting part of this article is the paragraph about Bonapartism. The rise and fall of Haussmann are something worth reading. In this article we get to understand about the vision of a man and the related issues that helped or hindered the whole process.