02415cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000260011324500240013926400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031349000260034950000310037550801670040652012880057353400450186165300210190670000190192770000330194683000260197985600430200599900170204846552UtSlPG20260610134052.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aGilliat-Smith, Ernest14aThe Story of Bruges 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMediæval town series  aRelease date is 2014-08-10  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"The Story of Bruges" by Ernest Gilliat-Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of Bruges, tracing its development from its earliest settlements and the arrival of key figures, such as the Count Baldwin of the Iron Hand, to its flourishing as a center of trade and culture during the Middle Ages. The narrative is interspersed with references to significant events, characters, and architecture that have shaped the identity of this remarkable city.  At the start of the book, Gilliat-Smith sets the stage by highlighting Bruges's historical significance, noting how its rich heritage is reflected in its ancient buildings and documents. The opening chapters introduce the arrival of early Flemish settlers led by St. Amand, who worked to convert and civilize the local population. They delve into the early establishment of Bruges as a fortified settlement, capturing the tumultuous history of its development amid invasions and cultural exchanges. The author emphasizes the vibrant tapestry of Bruges's history, hinting at the future prominence of the town in European trade and art, suggesting that this unfolding tale is filled with intrigue and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBruges (Belgium)1 aCalvert, Edith1 aRailton, Herbert,d1857-1910 0aMediæval town series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46552  c87391d87391