Histoire de France 814-1189 (Volume 2/19) by Jules Michelet
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"Histoire de France 814-1189 (Volume 2/19)" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the Carolingian Empire and details the political and social upheavals that took place during the reign of Louis the Debonair and the subsequent fragmentation of the empire. The work likely examines the complexities of power dynamics, familial strife, and the evolution of governance during a tumultuous period in French
history. The opening of the text delves into the dissolution of the Carolingian Empire under Louis the Debonair. It highlights the king's attempts to reconcile competing factions within his realm while grappling with the challenges of reforming the church and supporting social justice. As alliances wane and conflicts arise among his sons and nobles, the narrative paints a picture of a ruler torn between his ideals and the harsh realities of maintaining unity amid fragmentation and betrayal. The themes of personal virtue, societal duty, and the weight of legacy permeate the early pages, setting the stage for the broader historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoire de France 814-1189 (Volume 2/19) |
| 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: 69.1 (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. | 43321 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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