Montreal in Evolution

Historical Analysis of the Development of Montreal's Architecture and Urban Environment

By Jean-Claude Marsan
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Ebook (PDF) : 9780773580374, 456 pages, September 1990

Description

Montreal in Evolution presents the rich and complex history of Montreal's architectural and environmental development from the first fort of Ville-Marie to the skyscrapers of today. It also examines the forces which shaped the city during the past three hundred and fifty years.

Reviews

"an excellent and thorough history." Choice.
"The breadth of Marsan's theoretical and historical reading is impressive for he attempts to put architectural and planning history into the context of what is known about Montreal's society and economy." Canadian Historical Review.

"an excellent and thorough history." Choice. "The breadth of Marsan's theoretical and historical reading is impressive for he attempts to put architectural and planning history into the context of what is known about Montreal's society and economy." Canadian Historical Review.