A 19th Century view of Lyons in the Rhône-Alpes Region of France. The city became an important industrial town in the 19th century. In 1831 and 1834, the canuts (silk workers) of Lyon staged two major uprisings for better working conditions and pay. In 1862, the first of Lyon's extensive network of funicular railways began operation.

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"Century Geographical Readers"

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Size: 4406px × 3235px
Location: Lyons, Rhône-Alpes Region, France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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