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History of France from the Earliest Times (Vol. 1-6)
Complete EditionBy François Guizot
Length108h 47m
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Fran√ßois Guizot's "History of France from the Earliest Times (Vol. 1-6)" offers a comprehensive exploration of France's political, social, and cultural evolution from its origins to the 19th century. Employing a narrative style that marries meticulous research with an engaging prose, Guizot provides readers with deep insights into the forces that have shaped French identity. This ambitious work reflects the burgeoning intellectual climate of 19th-century France, where historical inquiry was becoming a vital tool in understanding national character and destiny, thus placing Guizot in conversation with contemporaries like Tocqueville and Michelet. A prominent historian and politician, Guizot's background as a member of the July Monarchy and his active role in political discourse undoubtedly influenced his scholarly pursuits. His tenure as France's Minister of Education and his advocacy for historical education underscore his belief in the necessity of understanding the past to shape a more informed citizenry. His rich, layered interpretations reflect his commitment to studying France'Äôs heritage and his desire to enlighten his contemporaries about the importance of history. I highly recommend Guizot's "History of France from the Earliest Times" to scholars, historians, and casual readers alike. Its intricate narrative and rigorous analysis provide a valuable perspective on the complexities of French history, making it an essential addition to any historical library.
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GenreHistory
Length108 hrs 47 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1EXTRACT FROM LETTER TO THE PUBLISHERS.
38CHAPTER XXIX. FRANCIS I. AND THE RENAISSANCE.
2CHAPTER I. GAUL.
39CHAPTER XXX. FRANCIS I. AND THE REFORMATION.
3CHAPTER II. THE GAULS OUT OF GAUL.
40CHAPTER XXXI. HENRY II. (1547–1559.)
4CHAPTER III. THE ROMANS IN GAUL.
41CHAPTER XXXII. FRANCIS II., JULY 10, 1559—DECEMBER 5, 1560.
5CHAPTER IV. GAUL CONQUERED BY JULIUS CAESAR.
42CHAPTER XXXIII. CHARLES IX. AND THE RELIGIOUS WARS. (1560–1574.) (pt. 1)
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6CHAPTER V. GAUL UNDER ROMAN DOMINION.
43CHAPTER XXXIII. CHARLES IX. AND THE RELIGIOUS WARS. (1560–1574.) (pt. 2)
7CHAPTER VI. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN GAUL.
44CHAPTER XXXIV. HENRY III. AND THE RELIGIOUS WARS. (1574–1589.)
8CHAPTER VII. THE GERMANS IN GAUL. THE FRANKS AND CLOVIS.
45CHAPTER XXXV. HENRY IV., PROTESTANT KING. (1589–1593.)
9CHAPTER VIII. THE MEROVINGIANS.
46CHAPTER XXXVI. HENRY IV., CATHOLIC KING. (1593–1610.) (pt. 1)
10CHAPTER IX. THE MAYORS OF THE PALACE. THE PEPINS AND THE CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
47CHAPTER XXXVI. HENRY IV., CATHOLIC KING. (1593–1610.) (pt. 2)
11CHAPTER X CHARLEMAGNE AND HIS WARS.
48CHAPTER XXXVII. REGENCY OF MARY DE’ MEDICI. (1610–1617.)
12CHAPTER XI. CHARLEMAGNE AND HIS GOVERNMENT.
49CHAPTER XXXVIII. LOUIS XIII., CARDINAL RICHELIEU, AND THE COURT. (1622–1642.)
13CHAPTER XII. DECAY AND FALL OF THE CARLOVINGIANS.
50CHAPTER XXXIX. LOUIS XIII., CARDINAL RICHELIEU, AND THE PROVINCES.
14CHAPTER XIII. FEUDAL FRANCE AND HUGH CAPET.
51CHAPTER XL. LOUIS XIII., CARDINAL RICHELIEU, THE CATHOLICS AND THE PROTESTANTS.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE CAPETIANS TO THE TIME OF THE CRUSADES.
52CHAPTER XLI. LOUIS XIII., CARDINAL RICHELIEU, AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
16CHAPTER XV. CONQUEST OF ENGLAND BY THE NORMANS.
53CHAPTER XLII. LOUIS XIII., RICHELIEU, AND LITERATURE.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE CRUSADES, THEIR ORIGIN AND THEIR SUCCESS.
54CHAPTER XLIII. LOUIS XIV., THE FRONDE, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CARDINAL MAZARIN. (1643–1661.)
18CHAPTER XVII. THE CRUSADES, THEIR DECLINE AND END.
55CHAPTER XLIV. LOUIS XIV., HIS WARS AND HIS CONQUESTS. 1661–1697. (pt. 1)
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 1)
56CHAPTER XLIV. LOUIS XIV., HIS WARS AND HIS CONQUESTS. 1661–1697. (pt. 2)
20CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 2)
57CHAPTER XLV. LOUIS XIV., HIS WARS AND HIS REVERSES. (1697–1713.)
21CHAPTER XVIII. THE KINGSHIP IN FRANCE. (pt. 3)
58CHAPTER XLVI. LOUIS XIV. AND HOME ADMINISTRATION.
22CHAPTER XIX. THE COMMUNES AND THE THIRD ESTATE.
59CHAPTER XLVII. LOUIS XIV. AND RELIGION.
23CHAPTER XX. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—PHILIP VI. AND JOHN II. (pt. 1)
60CHAPTER XLVIII. LOUIS XIV., LITERATURE AND ART. (pt. 1)
24CHAPTER XX. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—PHILIP VI. AND JOHN II. (pt. 2)
61CHAPTER XLVIII. LOUIS XIV., LITERATURE AND ART. (pt. 2)
25CHAPTER XXI. THE STATES GENERAL OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
62CHAPTER XLIX. LOUIS XIV. AND HIS COURT.
26CHAPTER XXII. THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR.—CHARLES V.
63CHAPTER L. LOUIS XIV. AND DEATH. 1711–1715.
27CHAPTER XXIII.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR— CHARLES VI. AND THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY. (pt. 1)
64CHAPTER LI. LOUIS XV., THE REGENCY, AND CARDINAL DUBOIS. 1715–1723.
28CHAPTER XXIII.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR— CHARLES VI. AND THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY. (pt. 2)
65CHAPTER LII. LOUIS XV., THE MINISTRY OF CARDINAL FLEURY., 1723–1748.
29CHAPTER XXIV.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR. —CHARLES VII. AND JOAN OF ARC. 1422–1461. (pt. 1)
66CHAPTER LIII. LOUIS XV., FRANCE IN THE COLONIES. 1745–1763.
30CHAPTER XXIV.——THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR. —CHARLES VII. AND JOAN OF ARC. 1422–1461. (pt. 2)
67CHAPTER LIV. LOUIS XV.—THE SEVEN YEARS’ WAR. MINISTRY OF THE DUKE OF CHOISEUL. 1748–1774.
31CHAPTER XXV.——LOUIS XI. (1461–1483.) (pt. 1)
68CHAPTER LV. LOUIS XV., THE PHILOSOPHERS. (pt. 1)
32CHAPTER XXV.——LOUIS XI. (1461–1483.) (pt. 2)
69CHAPTER LV. LOUIS XV., THE PHILOSOPHERS. (pt. 2)
33CHAPTER XXVI.——THE WARS OF ITALY. —CHARLES VIII.— 1483–1498.
70CHAPTER LVI. LOUIS XVI.—MINISTRY OF M. TURGOT. 1774–1776.
34CHAPTER XXVII.——THE WARS IN ITALY. —LOUIS XII. 1498–1515. (pt. 1)
71CHAPTER LVII. LOUIS XVI.—FRANCE ABROAD. UNITED STATES’ WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. 1775–1783.
35CHAPTER XXVII.——THE WARS IN ITALY. —LOUIS XII. 1498–1515. (pt. 2)
72CHAPTER LVIII. LOUIS XVI.—FRANCE AT HOME. MINISTRY OF M. NECKER. 1776–1781.
36CHAPTER XXVIII. FRANCIS I. AND CHARLES V. (pt. 1)
73CHAPTER LIX. LOUIS XVI. M. DE CALONNE AND THE ASSEMBLY OF NOTABLES. 1781–1787.
37CHAPTER XXVIII. FRANCIS I. AND CHARLES V. (pt. 2)
74CHAPTER LX. LOUIS XVI.—CONVOCATION OF THE STATES-GENERAL. 1787–1789.
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