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100 1 _aDe Koven, Anna,
_d1860-1953
245 1 4 _aThe Counts of Gruyère
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-08-06
508 _aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGruyère, Counts of
653 _aGruyère (Switzerland) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22255
999 _c63399
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