Histoire de France 1516-1547 (Volume 10/19) by Jules Michelet
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"Histoire de France 1516-1547 (Volume 10/19)" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on a pivotal period in French history, examining political, social, and cultural developments under the reign of Francis I and the rise of influential figures and movements. The work delves into themes such as the Renaissance, religious tensions, and the relationship between France and other European entities like the Ottoman
Empire and the burgeoning Jewish diaspora. The opening portion of the book introduces the author’s ambitious project of revising French history with newly uncovered documents that promise to reshape the narrative of the years between 1516 and 1547. Michelet emphasizes the transformative power of the Renaissance which, despite its flaws, sought to reconcile mankind with itself and the natural world. He discusses the significant moral and political questions of the time, specifically the looming threat of Turkish invasions and the displacement of Jews, while foreshadowing the major ideological conflicts that would influence French politics and society in the subsequent years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoire de France 1516-1547 (Volume 10/19) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eline Visser, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42141 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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