Les grandes chroniques de France (3/6) : selon que elles sont conservées en l'Eglise de Saint-Denis

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Les grandes chroniques de France (3/6)" by Paulin Paris is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work is part of a series that chronicles the history of France through the lens of significant events and figures, such as the reign of Charles the Bald and his interactions with his brothers Lothaire and Louis. The narrative explores themes of power struggles, loyalties, and the conflicts that shaped the early medieval landscape of France. The opening of this volume begins with the aftermath of Emperor Louis' death, discussing the tensions and warfare between his sons, particularly focusing on Charles the Bald. It recounts how Lothaire and Louis gathered armies against Charles, sparking battles filled with treachery and conflict. The text illustrates the chaotic nature of succession and the fragmentation of power among the siblings, leading to alliances and betrayals, as seen in the aftermath of the battle at Fontenay. This foundational portion sets the tone for the intricate political maneuvering and vivid storytelling that characterize the entire chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Jean-Pierre Lhomme and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandes_Chroniques_de_France

Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-03-21