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100 1 _aWilliam, of Jumièges
245 1 0 _aHistoire des ducs de Normandie, suivie de: Vie de Guillaume le Conquérant
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-10
508 _aProduced by J.-M. Mariot
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087
653 _aNormandy (France) -- History
700 1 _aGulielmus, Pictaviensis
700 1 _aGuizot, François,
_d1787-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64008
999 _c104832
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