02261cam a22003253u 4500 22255 UtSlPG 20260610133519.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17000093 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DQ De Koven, Anna, 1860-1953 The Counts of Gruyère Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-06 Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Counts of Gruyère" by Anna De Koven is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich and intricate history of the Counts of Gruyère, focusing on their influence in Switzerland and the story of their domain amidst the context of medieval European politics. It explores themes of nobility, cultural heritage, and the evolution of society over centuries in the Swiss region. The opening of the work sets the scene in a picturesque hilltop town nestled in the lush landscape of the Alps, introducing readers to the geographical and cultural significance of Gruyère. The prose vividly describes the enchanting surroundings and the historical architecture, evoking a sense of nostalgia for times past. The narrative transitions into the prologue, detailing the origin of the people of Gruyère and their hybrid cultural lineage, influenced by various tribes and civilizations throughout history. It paints a vivid picture of the region’s past, from ancient Celtic influences to the feudal history involving the Burgundian rule and Christian monasticism, foreshadowing the intricate relationships and struggles that will characterize the legacy of the Counts of Gruyère. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gruyère, Counts of Gruyère (Switzerland) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22255 63399 63399