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100	1		_aParmele, Mary Platt, _d1843-1911
245	1	4	_aThe Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of France
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-15
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of France" by Mary Parmele is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present the essential facts and events that shaped the history of France, providing a framework that can guide further study and understanding of the nation's past. It covers a vast range of topics, from the early Aryan tribes of Gaul to the complexities of the French Revolution and beyond. The opening of the book discusses the origins of the French people, tracing their lineage to the Aryan family of nations and examining the existence of the Keltic tribes in ancient Gaul. It characterizes early Gaul as a land of fierce tribes with a primal existence, contrasting it with the advanced civilizations of Greece and Rome. The narrative highlights the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar and posits that this marked the beginning of a new chapter in France's evolution—one that would integrate Roman culture and later be influenced by the Teuton people. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of France's tumultuous journey through time, hinting at the themes of conflict and transformation that will recur throughout the historical sketch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34071
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