Histoire de France by O. B. Super and Gustave Ducoudray
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"Histoire de France" by O. B. Super and Gustave Ducoudray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of French history, appealing especially to students in their first or second years of study. It covers the history of France from its ancient roots, starting with the Gauls, through significant events and figures, organizing its themes around major historical epochs and
figures. The opening of the book introduces the early history of France, originally known as Gaul, describing its geographical features and the lifestyle of its primitive inhabitants. It details the fierce battles between the Gauls and the Romans, highlighting the significance of figures like Vercingétorix, who led a united resistance against Roman conquest. The early battles encapsulate the courage and culture of the Gauls, along with their eventual subjugation by Julius Caesar in the mid-1st century BC, setting the stage for the transformations that would shape France thereafter. The narrative emphasizes both the natural landscape and the social dynamics of early Gaul, illustrating how these factors influenced the people’s struggle for autonomy against Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Super, O. B. (Ovando Byron), 1848-1935 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ducoudray, Gustave, 1838-1906 |
| LoC No. | 00006323 |
| Title |
Histoire de France Tirée de Ducoudray |
| Credits |
Produced by David T. Jones, Ronald Tolkien & the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (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 |
| Subject | French language -- Readers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60323 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60323-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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