02296cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500800014026400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800290043752012420046653400450170865300470175365300330180070000280183370000350186185600430189699900190193964008UtSlPG20260610134456.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDC1 aWilliam, of Jumièges10aHistoire des ducs de Normandie, suivie de: Vie de Guillaume le Conquérant 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-12-10  aProduced by J.-M. Mariot  a"Histoire des ducs de Normandie, suivie de: Vie de Guillaume le Conquérant" is a historical account, likely written in the early 19th century. This work compiles the narratives of the Dukes of Normandy, particularly focusing on the life and achievements of William the Conqueror. It explores themes of power, conquest, and the formation of modern France through the lens of these prominent figures.  At the start of the text, the author, Guillaume de Jumiège, addresses the reader in a letter dedicated to William the Conqueror, expressing his intention to chronicle the deeds of the Dukes of Normandy. He reflects on the importance of recording both virtuous actions and the legends surrounding the Normans, acknowledging the mix of fact and fable in his account. The opening chapters discuss the historical context of the decline of Frankish power, leading to the invasions by Viking leaders like Hastings, whose brutal conquests laid the groundwork for Norman rule. The writing sets a tone that intertwines religious faith, heroic deeds, and the legendary attributes of characters such as Rollon and Hastings, preparing the reader for detailed tales of valor and conquest that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087  aNormandy (France) -- History1 aGulielmus, Pictaviensis1 aGuizot, François,d1787-187440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64008  c104832d104832