History of France from the Earliest Times (Vol. 1-6) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy François Guizot
Length109h 40m
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François Guizot's History of France from the Earliest Times, in six volumes, is a sweeping national chronicle that traces France from its ancient origins through the formation of monarchy, feudal society, religious conflict, dynastic consolidation, and the rise of modern political life. Written in a lucid, elevated nineteenth-century historical prose, the work combines narrative history with moral and institutional analysis. Guizot situates events within the broader development of civilization, emphasizing the growth of law, governance, and public character rather than merely recounting battles and reigns. Guizot was not only a historian but also a statesman, professor, and major figure in liberal constitutional thought during the Restoration and July Monarchy. His political career, including service as minister and prime minister, shaped his historical vision: he read the past as a long struggle between authority and liberty, order and progress. His scholarship reflects both archival seriousness and the convictions of a public intellectual concerned with the foundations of modern France. This work is recommended to readers seeking a grand, interpretive account of French history before the professional specialization of modern historiography. It will especially reward those interested in political institutions, national identity, and the nineteenth-century art of historical synthesis.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length109 hrs 40 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 18, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6EXTRACT FROM LETTER TO THE PUBLISHERS.
7CHAPTER I. GAUL.
8CHAPTER II. THE GAULS OUT OF GAUL.
9CHAPTER III. THE ROMANS IN GAUL.
10CHAPTER IV. GAUL CONQUERED BY JULIUS CAESAR.
11CHAPTER V. GAUL UNDER ROMAN DOMINION.
12CHAPTER VI. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN GAUL.
13CHAPTER VII. THE GERMANS IN GAUL. THE FRANKS AND CLOVIS.
14CHAPTER VIII. THE MEROVINGIANS.
15CHAPTER IX. THE MAYORS OF THE PALACE. THE PEPINS AND THE CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
16CHAPTER X CHARLEMAGNE AND HIS WARS.
17CHAPTER XI. CHARLEMAGNE AND HIS GOVERNMENT.
18CHAPTER XII. DECAY AND FALL OF THE CARLOVINGIANS.
19CHAPTER XIII. FEUDAL FRANCE AND HUGH CAPET.
20CHAPTER XIV. THE CAPETIANS TO THE TIME OF THE CRUSADES.
21CHAPTER XV. CONQUEST OF ENGLAND BY THE NORMANS.
22CHAPTER XVI. THE CRUSADES, THEIR ORIGIN AND THEIR SUCCESS.
23Volume 2
24CHAPTER XVII. THE CRUSADES, THEIR DECLINE AND END.
25CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 1)
26CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 2)
27CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 3)
28CHAPTER XIX. THE COMMUNES AND THE THIRD ESTATE.
29CHAPTER XX. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—PHILIP VI. AND JOHN II. (pt. 1)
30CHAPTER XX. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—PHILIP VI. AND JOHN II. (pt. 2)
31CHAPTER XXI. THE STATES GENERAL OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
32CHAPTER XXII. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—CHARLES V.
33Volume 3
34CHAPTER XXIII.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR— CHARLES VI. AND THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY. (pt. 1)
35CHAPTER XXIII.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR— CHARLES VI. AND THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY. (pt. 2)
36CHAPTER XXIV.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—CHARLES VII. AND JOAN OF ARC. 1422–1461. (pt. 1)
37CHAPTER XXIV.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—CHARLES VII. AND JOAN OF ARC. 1422–1461. (pt. 2)
38CHAPTER XXV.——LOUIS XI. (1461–1483.) (pt. 1)
39CHAPTER XXV.——LOUIS XI. (1461–1483.) (pt. 2)
40CHAPTER XXVI.——THE WARS OF ITALY.—CHARLES VIII.— 1483–1498.
41CHAPTER XXVII.——THE WARS IN ITALY.—LOUIS XII. 1498–1515. (pt. 1)
42CHAPTER XXVII.——THE WARS IN ITALY.—LOUIS XII. 1498–1515. (pt. 2)
43Volume 4
44CHAPTER XXVIII. FRANCIS I. AND CHARLES V. (pt. 1)
45CHAPTER XXVIII. FRANCIS I. AND CHARLES V. (pt. 2)
46CHAPTER XXIX. FRANCIS I. AND THE RENAISSANCE.
47CHAPTER XXX. FRANCIS I. AND THE REFORMATION.
48CHAPTER XXXI. HENRY II. (1547–1559.)
49CHAPTER XXXII. FRANCIS II., JULY 10, 1559—DECEMBER 5, 1560.
50CHAPTER XXXIII. CHARLES IX. AND THE RELIGIOUS WARS. (1560–1574.) (pt. 1)
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