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Bouniol, Bathild, 1815-1877 |
| Title |
Les Rues de Paris, tome deuxième
Biographies, portraits, récits et légendes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Adrian Mastronardi, Hans Pieterse 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 Rues de Paris, tome deuxième" by Bathild Bouniol is a collection of biographical sketches, portraits, stories, and legends written during the late 19th century. This volume focuses on notable historical figures and events associated with Paris, revealing the city's rich tapestry of history and culture through its narratives. The opening of the work presents a transcription note explaining that the original spelling has been preserved, with corrections only for evident typographical errors. The first section discusses Jean Gerson, a significant historical figure of the 14th and early 15th centuries who lived during tumultuous times in France marked by civil war, famine, and the complexities of the church. It outlines Gerson's life, his quest for unity and peace, his educational background, and his bold role in the Church amidst chaos, culminating in his significant contributions to the theological discourse of his time. The narrative sets a scholarly tone, indicating that the collection will weave together a variety of historical figures and events, contributing to a broader understanding of Parisian history. (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 -- Biography
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| Subject |
Streets -- France -- Paris
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65266 |
| Release Date |
May 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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