9781333905521 - French Historical Reader (Classic Reprint) de Adair, H. N. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a carefully-researched and vivid account of French knights and kings who shaped some of the most tumultuous centuries of European history, from Vercingetorix to Joan of Arc, and from Charlemagne to Louis XIV. Through a selection of compelling historical episodes, the author sheds fresh light on famous rulers and lesser-known heroes, shining a light on their influence within the broader tapestry of French history. The author has skillfully woven together medieval chronicles, memoirs, and other contemporary sources to offer unique insights into the motivations, triumphs, and failures of these influential individuals, and their indelible mark on the French nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.