The document discusses the history and development of traditional capital cities, using Paris as an example. Paris began as a fishing village on the Ile De La City in ancient times due to its strategic location for river shipping and commerce. It grew into a walled Roman settlement and later became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, developing a radial road structure.

1. CAPITAL CITIES
DEVELOPMENT

2. ‘Traditionalist’ Capital City
3.History
5.Revolution – Evolution
7.Conflict between the ruler of the country
and the ruler of the city
9.Monuments and Regimes

3. PARIS

4. Ancient
3.Ile De La City as a City Center (Ground Zero)
5.Fishing Village
7.Strategic Location for River Shipping and Commerce
9.Roman Settlements
11.Radial road structure
13.Walled City
15.Capital for Holy Roman Empire