| Author |
Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881 |
| Title |
Les grandes chroniques de France (6/6)
selon que elles sont conservées en l'Eglise de Saint-Denis en France
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandes_Chroniques_de_France
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mireille Harmelin, Laurent Vogel, DP Europe, DP-Test Italia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
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| Summary |
"Les grandes chroniques de France (6/6)" by Paulin Paris is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume, part of a comprehensive series, discusses the key events and notable figures in French history, particularly during the reign of King John of France. It explores themes of monarchy, knighthood, and the tumultuous relationships between France and England during the period of the Hundred Years' War. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed narrative of King John’s reign, beginning with his coronation in 1350. It recounts the various influential knights appointed during his term and highlights significant events such as the king's return to Paris and the celebration that ensued. Additionally, it introduces the story of Raoul, Count of Eu and Guynes, who, after his return from England, is imprisoned and ultimately executed for treason, illustrating the treacherous political climate of the time. This section offers a glimpse into the lives of nobility and the ongoing strife between power and betrayal in medieval France, reflecting the turbulent history that shaped the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- History -- To 987
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Medieval period, 987-1515
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64721 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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