Histoire de France - Moyen Âge; (Vol. 1 / 10) by Jules Michelet
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"Histoire de France - Moyen Âge; (Vol. 1 / 10)" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a comprehensive exploration of France's history during the Middle Ages, emphasizing not only political events but also cultural, economic, and social developments. Michelet aims to depict the essence of France as a living entity shaped by various influences, including geography, society, and the collective spirit of its
people. The opening of this volume establishes the author's intent and methodology, outlining his reflections on history and its interpretation. Michelet draws upon the contrasts between the Celtic and Iberian peoples, illustrating the dynamics of war and culture in ancient Gaul. He emphasizes the importance of understanding historical life as a complete, interconnected system rather than isolated facts. Michelet's approach signifies an ambitious undertaking to "resurrect" the historical narrative of France by delving deeply into its origins and development, setting the stage for a narrative that combines passion, erudition, and a sense of the nation's soul throughout the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Monod, Gabriel, 1844-1912 |
| Title | Histoire de France - Moyen Âge; (Vol. 1 / 10) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38243 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 758 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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