The World's Most Beautiful City
A Review of Paris: History and Splendour
by Grace Smith, Ph.D.
If you are looking for software to learn about the history and beauty of one of the world's most famous cities, Paris: History and Splendour is a product that will help you discover why Paris has captivated artists, writers, kings, and lovers over the centuries. Replete with stunning images from the collection of a Parisian photographer,this CD-ROM features visits to four separate eras, supports point-and-click learning, and offers a photo gallery, splendid vistas, and historical timelines.
When you begin the tour, Parisian music and landmarks introduce you to this charming city. From the main screen, you can travel to four other areas in the tour: Historical Visit, (Photo) Gallery, Panoramic View, or Evolution, each of which contains fascinating, artfully constructed views of the city.
The Historical Area addresses the development of Paris from its inception through 1940. The Ancient Epoch (origin-1000); the Medieval Epoch (1000-1500); the Classical Epoch (1000-1800); and the Modern Epoch (1800-1940) are filled with illustrations, music, and narrration to help you travel back in time to experience Paris from birth through this century.
The Gallery offers an exquisite photo essay from contemporary Parisian photographer, Jean Didier Risler.
The Evolution section features user-controlled timelines, complete with illustrations and narration. Paris, as viewed by the legendary Victor Hugo, and a fascinating, quick-time movie of the city's urban development.
In the Panoramic View section, you board a sightseeing boat to cruise the Seine or enjoy a 360 degree view of the city from the Eiffel Tower high above.
For the Paris-bound traveler, the French or history student, the writer, the artist, or the nostalgic, Paris: History and Splendour offers a dramatic and aesthetic view of a much beloved city.
Multimedia Cafe Scorecard
| Product: |
Paris: History and Splendour |
| Company: |
E.M.M.E. Interactive
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| Cost: |
n/a |
System Requirements:
A 486 SX multimedia PC with Windows 3.1 or higher
MPC compatible sound card
4 or more Mb of RAM
Hard disk with 5 Mb free space
SVGA display, 256 colors at 640 x 480 resolution
Double-speed (2X) CD-ROM drive
Microsoft-compatible Mouse
Breakdown:
Ease of Use 5
Learning Value 5
Entertainment Value 5
Graphics 5
Sound 5
Overall Score:
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