Paris in the 16th century wealthy Gondi family, for example, came to Paris at the invitation of Catherine de Medici; through her influence, one Gondi was soon named Marechal of France, and another was made the bishop of Paris. During most of the 16th century, the Kings of France kept Paris under their close personal control, and greatly reduced the power of the merchants and leaders of the guilds, who had previously played a large part in governing the city. The Provost of the merchants of Paris was elected by the merchants, but he could not take office until he was approved by the King.
St. Valentine's Day Massacre (EP) the same cover and track listing. It reached #5 in the UK Singles Charts. A bootleg "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" exists, a double 12" vinyl album with white labels. It contains recordings of Motörhead and Girlschool's sets from a 1981 Rockstage TV Special from The Theatre Royal in Nottingham. On 19 February 1981 the band played "Please Don't Touch" under the name Headgirl on the BBC TV "Top of the Pops" show, to support the release of the EP. They also performed the song on episode 62 of the German TV show "Musikladen", that was aired 4 April 1981. The