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100 1 _aHeadlam, Cecil,
_d1872-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Chartres
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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
490 1 _a02015771
490 1 _aMediƦval town series
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-23
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Story of Chartres" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich and intricate history of Chartres, particularly focusing on its renowned Cathedral, its religious significance, and the evolution of the city from ancient Druidic times through Roman rule and into the Middle Ages. At the start of the narrative, the author vividly describes the geographical setting of Chartres, nestled in the Beauce region, and highlights its significance as a spiritual center since antiquity. The opening chapter introduces the religious traditions associated with Chartres, tracing the lineage of worship from Druidic practices to early Christian establishments. Headlam draws connections between historical events and local legends, illustrating how the city's past has shaped its identity, particularly its veneration for the Virgin Mary, as seen through the veneration of the crypt under the Cathedral, which housed early Christian martyrs. This foundation sets the stage for an exploration of the various transformations and challenges the city faced throughout its storied history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChartres (France)
700 1 _aRailton, Herbert,
_d1857-1910
830 0 _a02015771
830 0 _aMediƦval town series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46662
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