A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times by François Guizot
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"A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times" by François Guizot is a historical account written during the 19th century. This comprehensive work spans the history of France from its ancient beginnings to the onset of the French Revolution. The book aims to provide an accessible narrative of the significant events, figures, and changes that shaped France through various eras, making it suitable for general readers interested in the development of
French history. In this extensive historical narrative, Guizot organizes the content chronologically, covering major epochs from Antiquity through the Late Ancien Régime. The work begins with the ancient Gauls and their conquest by the Romans, proceeds through the establishment of Christianity and the rise of the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties, and explores critical events such as the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War. Guizot highlights important figures like Charlemagne and Joan of Arc, providing insights into how political, social, and cultural dynamics evolved over time in France. This book serves not only as a record of historical events but also as an examination of the influences that have shaped French national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Widger, David, 1932-2021? |
| Illustrator | Neuville, Alphonse Marie de, 1835-1885 |
| Translator | Black, Robert, 1830?-1915 |
| Title |
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History |
| Subject | Indexes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28879 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2009 |
| Last Update | Nov 11, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 461 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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