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100	1		_aGuizot, François, _d1787-1874
245	1	2	_aA Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to narrate the complex history of France, starting with the early inhabitants and events that shaped the nation, emphasizing the interplay between human agency and natural laws in historical developments. The opening of the text establishes a framework for understanding history as a dramatic and interconnected series of events populated by various actors whose choices and circumstances critically influence outcomes. Guizot reflects on his experiences recounting history to his grandchildren, highlighting the need for clarity and excitement in storytelling to engage young minds. He introduces the early days of Gaul, describing its primitive state and the various tribes that inhabited it. The text transitions from discussing the landscape and societal conditions to exploring the cultural and historical dynamics shaping early France, setting the stage for a deeper examination of significant figures and events in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- History
700	1		_aNeuville, Alphonse Marie de, _d1835-1885
700	1		_aBlack, Robert, _d1830?-1915
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11951
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