“Dividing Paris: Urban Renewal and Social Inequality, 1852-1870” by Esther da Costa Meyer is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the intricate relationship between urban renewal and social inequality in 19th-century Paris. Published by Princeton University Press in 2022, this hardcover book covers a range of subject areas including art, architecture, history, and social science. With a focus on urban & land use planning, social classes & economic disparity, Europe/France, gender studies, and history, this textbook offers a deep insight into the transformative period of urban renewal in Paris during the second half of the 19th century.