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100 1 _aGuizot, François,
_d1787-1874
245 1 2 _aA Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a“A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3” by François Guizot is a historical account written in the early 19th century, focusing on significant events in France's past. This volume specifically addresses critical moments of the Hundred Years' War, emphasizing the reign of Charles VI, Joan of Arc, and the complex political maneuverings within the French nobility during this turbulent period. The beginning of this volume sets the stage by discussing the tumultuous reign of Charles VI and the ensuing power struggles among the dukes of Burgundy, Berry, and Anjou following Charles V's death. It highlights the internal strife in France, the ambitions of regional leaders, and the impact of the conflict with England, including alliances and rivalries. The narrative swiftly transitions from the king's early years of misguided guardianship to the outbreaks of civil discontent, underscoring the chaotic political landscape and hinting at the tragic fate of Joan of Arc as she becomes pivotal in rallying the French people. Through rich historical details and character motivations, Guizot aims to provide a nuanced understanding of this critical chapter in French history. (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/11953
999 _c53373
_d53373