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Charles the Bold

by Ruth Putnam ...

On St. Andrew's Eve, in the year 1433, the good people of Dijon were abroad, eager to catch what glimpses they might of certain stately functions to be formally celebrated by the Duke of Burgundy. The mere presence of the sovereign in the capital of his duchy was in itself a gala event from its rarity. Various cities of the dominions agglomerated under his sway claimed his attentions successively. ... Read more

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On St. Andrew's Eve, in the year 1433, the good people of Dijon were abroad, eager to catch what glimpses they might of certain stately functions to be formally celebrated by the Duke of Burgundy. The mere presence of the sovereign in the capital of his duchy was in itself a gala event from its rarity. Various cities of the dominions agglomerated under his sway claimed his attentions successively.
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Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477

by Ruth Putnam ...

In "Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477," Ruth Putnam masterfully chronicles the life and reign of Charles the Bold, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in late medieval European history. Through meticulous research and a narrative style that combines rich historical detail with vivid character studies, Putnam explores Charles' ambitious political maneuvers, his conflicts with ... Read more

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In "Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477," Ruth Putnam masterfully chronicles the life and reign of Charles the Bold, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in late medieval European history. Through meticulous research and a narrative style that combines rich historical detail with vivid character studies, Putnam explores Charles' ambitious political maneuvers, his conflicts with
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Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477

Enriched edition. The Ambitious Duke: Power and Politics in 15th Century Burgundy

by Ruth Putnam, Megan Sharp ...

In "Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477," Ruth Putnam meticulously chronicles the life and times of one of history's most enigmatic figures. With a blend of narrative history and scholarly research, Putnam examines Charles's ambitious endeavors to consolidate power in the fragmented feudal landscape of late medieval Europe. Her prose reflects a keen understanding of the socio ... Read more

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In "Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477," Ruth Putnam meticulously chronicles the life and times of one of history's most enigmatic figures. With a blend of narrative history and scholarly research, Putnam examines Charles's ambitious endeavors to consolidate power in the fragmented feudal landscape of late medieval Europe. Her prose reflects a keen understanding of the socio
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The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis

Enriched edition. A Tale of the Departure of the Romans from Britain

by Alfred John Church, Ruth Putnam, Miles Draycott ...

The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis unfolds a rich tapestry of narratives that transport readers back to the Late Roman Empire, exploring themes of power, cultural intersection, and societal transformation. This anthology skillfully blends historical richness with captivating storytelling, inviting readers to traverse varied literary landscapes, from dramatic dialogues to ... Read more

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The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis unfolds a rich tapestry of narratives that transport readers back to the Late Roman Empire, exploring themes of power, cultural intersection, and societal transformation. This anthology skillfully blends historical richness with captivating storytelling, inviting readers to traverse varied literary landscapes, from dramatic dialogues to
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Alsace and Lorraine

From Caesar to Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D.

by Ruth Putnam ...

Alsace-Lorraine was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German war, then retroceded to France in 1919 after the First World War. It was again ceded to Germany in 1940 during the Second World War and finally retroceded to France in 1945. Today, Alsace-Lorraine is a 5,067 square mile territory in France. However, as you'll find out, it did not use to be so. Before the wars and the ... Read more

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Alsace-Lorraine was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German war, then retroceded to France in 1919 after the First World War. It was again ceded to Germany in 1940 during the Second World War and finally retroceded to France in 1945. Today, Alsace-Lorraine is a 5,067 square mile territory in France. However, as you'll find out, it did not use to be so. Before the wars and the
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Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy (UNABRIDGED)

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by Ruth Putnam ...

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Charles the Bold was the last Duke of Burgundy of the House of Valois. Born in 1433, his dream was to be crowned king by declaring the territory of Burgundy an independent kingdom. He increased his land through purchase and conquest, leading to serious unrest throughout western Europe. His enmity with Rene II of Lorraine led to his early death in 1477. ... Read more

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Charles the Bold was the last Duke of Burgundy of the House of Valois. Born in 1433, his dream was to be crowned king by declaring the territory of Burgundy an independent kingdom. He increased his land through purchase and conquest, leading to serious unrest throughout western Europe. His enmity with Rene II of Lorraine led to his early death in 1477.
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THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV

by Voltaire ...

Translated by William F. Fleming ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Voltaire had an enormous influence on the development of historiography through his demonstration of fresh new ways to look at the past. The Age of Louis XIV is one of his best-known histories. In this book, Voltaire is painting to posterity, not the actions of one ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Voltaire had an enormous influence on the development of historiography through his demonstration of fresh new ways to look at the past. The Age of Louis XIV is one of his best-known histories. In this book, Voltaire is painting to posterity, not the actions of one
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Henry of Navarre and the Huguenots in France

by Paul Willert ...

FRENCH historians, anxious to vindicate in all things the priority of their nation, point out that in 1512, five years before Luther denounced the sale of indulgences, Lefevre, a lecturer on theology and letters at Paris, published a commentary on the Epistles of St. Paul in which he taught the doctrine of justification by faith.But an isolated theologian might deny the efficacy of good works ... Read more

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FRENCH historians, anxious to vindicate in all things the priority of their nation, point out that in 1512, five years before Luther denounced the sale of indulgences, Lefevre, a lecturer on theology and letters at Paris, published a commentary on the Epistles of St. Paul in which he taught the doctrine of justification by faith.But an isolated theologian might deny the efficacy of good works
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COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRANCE FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES IN 6 VOLUMES

by Francois Guizot ...

Every history, and especially that of France, is one vast, long drama, in which events are linked together according to defined laws, and in which the actors play parts not ready made and learned by heart, parts depending, in fact, not only upon the accidents of their birth, but also upon their own ideas and their own will. There are, in the history of peoples, two sets of causes essentially ... Read more

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Every history, and especially that of France, is one vast, long drama, in which events are linked together according to defined laws, and in which the actors play parts not ready made and learned by heart, parts depending, in fact, not only upon the accidents of their birth, but also upon their own ideas and their own will. There are, in the history of peoples, two sets of causes essentially
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The Wars of Religion in France

by James Thompson ...

The last day of June, 1559, was a gala day in Paris. The marriages of Philip II of Spain with Elizabeth of France, daughter of King Henry II and Catherine de Medici, and that of the French King’s sister, Marguerite with Emanuel Philibert, duke of Savoy, were to be celebrated. But “the torches of joy became funeral tapers” before nightfall, for Henry II was mortally wounded in the tournament given ... Read more

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The last day of June, 1559, was a gala day in Paris. The marriages of Philip II of Spain with Elizabeth of France, daughter of King Henry II and Catherine de Medici, and that of the French King’s sister, Marguerite with Emanuel Philibert, duke of Savoy, were to be celebrated. But “the torches of joy became funeral tapers” before nightfall, for Henry II was mortally wounded in the tournament given
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Cardinal Richelieu

by Richard Lodge ...

THE death of Concini and the fall of Mary de Medici seemed at first to effect a complete revolution. The rebellion of the nobles was at an end; in fact, they were received at court as if they had been fighting the king's battles against his enemies But they soon discovered that the change of policy was not so complete as it appeared at first. They were jealously excluded from the royal council. ... Read more

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THE death of Concini and the fall of Mary de Medici seemed at first to effect a complete revolution. The rebellion of the nobles was at an end; in fact, they were received at court as if they had been fighting the king's battles against his enemies But they soon discovered that the change of policy was not so complete as it appeared at first. They were jealously excluded from the royal council.
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Medieval France

From the Reign of Hugues Capet to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century

by Gustave Masson ...

Masson's Medieval France is a concise history of France from the end of the 10th, to the beginning of the 16th centuries. This edition includes an active table of contents. ... Read more

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Masson's Medieval France is a concise history of France from the end of the 10th, to the beginning of the 16th centuries. This edition includes an active table of contents.
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