Story Of Old France

Story of Old France

by H. A. Guerber

This comprehensive historical account of France delves into the nation's past, spanning from its early beginnings to the early 18th century. It covers key events, notable figures, and cultural advancements, offering a detailed and insightful exploration of French history. The text is enriched with biographical sketches, anecdotes, and relevant data on places, public buildings, and works of art, providing a rich tapestry of information for readers seeking a thorough understanding of French history.

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1: France Long Ago
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2: How the Gauls Came Into France
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3: The Priests of the Gauls
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4: Sailor Stories
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5: Conquests of the Gauls
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6: Two Great Battles
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7: Caesar in Gaul
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8: Gaul Under the Romans
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9: The First Christian Martyrs
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10: The Patron Saint of France
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11: How the Franks Came Into Gaul
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12: The First Kings
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13: Conversion and Conquests of Clovis
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14: Clotaire and His Relatives
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15: Two Rival Queens
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16: Good King Dagobert and His Successors
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17: The Saracens Checked
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18: The End of the Merovingians
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19: Charlemagne's Wars
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20: Charlemagne's Manner of Life
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21: Charlemagne, Emperor
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22: Feudalism
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23: Troublesome Sons
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24: The Strassburg Oath
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25: The Normans Besiege Paris
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26: The Last of the Carolingians
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27: The Year One Thousand
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28: Robert's Two Wives
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29: The Wealth of the Clergy
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30: The First Crusade
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31: A Love Story
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32: The Second Crusade
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33: More Crusades
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34: The Battle of Bouvines
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35: Regency of Blanche of Castile
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36: The Sixth Crusade
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37: The Reign of Louis IX
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38: Effect of the Crusades
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39: The Battle of the Spurs
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40: Death of the Knights Templar
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41: The Beginning of the Hundred Years' War
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42: The Siege of Calais
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43: The Battle of Poitiers
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44: Seven Years of Misery (1356-1363)
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45: Th Brave Du Guesclin
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46: The Achievements of Charles V.
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47: Charles VI.
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48: Misrule in France
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49: The Disgraceful Treaty
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50: Joan to the Rescue
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51: Orleans and Rheims
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52: Joan's Captivity and Martyrdom
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53: Charles's Successes
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54: The Crafty King Louis XI.
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55: Beginning of Louis XI.'s Reign
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56: Achievements of Louis XI.
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57: Charles VIII.
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58: Second Italian War
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59: Death of Louis XII.
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60: Francis I.
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61: Rivalry of Kings
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62: Achievements of Francis I.
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63: The End of Francis I.'s Reign
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64: The Reign of Henry II.
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65: A Young King and Queen
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66: Catherine's Regency
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67: The Forced Wedding
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68: The Massacre of the Hueguenots
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69: Death of Charles IX.
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70: An Effeminate King
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71: The Battle of Coutras
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72: The Murder of the Guises
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73: Winning a Crown
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74: Conversion of Henry IV.
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75: Henry IV.'s Second Marriage
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76: Death of Henry IV.
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77: The Minority of Louis XIII.
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78: The Rule of Favorites
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79: Richelieu and Louis XIII.
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80: End of Louis XIII.'s Reign
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81: The Beginning of a Great Reign
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82: The Wars of the Fronde
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83: Death of Mazarin
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84: Versailles
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85: The Iron Mask
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86: Louis XIV.'s Personal Campaigns
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87: Madame de Maintenon
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88: Later Wars of Louis XIV.
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89: The Spanish Succession
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90: The Age of Louis XIV.
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