This historical account of the French Department of Public Works provides a detailed overview of the organization, functions, and activities of this important government agency. Questel and Gourlier draw on a wide range of primary sources to present a compelling portrait of the Department and its role in French society. This book will appeal to anyone interested in French history or government. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.