"Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine" by Edward A. Freeman is a travel book packed with history and architecture, where the author shares his detailed explorations of Normandy and Maine. Freeman acts as both a historian and a traveler as he seeks to uncover the hidden historical and cultural connections that link the landscape to the events of the Norman Conquest. He draws our attention mostly to the relevance these areas have to English history. Freeman compares the feeling of Normandy to other French regions, suggesting that its close ties to England make it an easy destination to visit and understand for English travelers. He looks closely at the beautiful buildings and the way people live, emphasizing the strong and lasting impact of the Norman legacy. Through Freeman's eyes, we see a deep respect and wonder for the beauty and history of the landscapes that he journeys through.
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Embark on a journey through time and landscapes with a traveler who uncovers the hidden histories etched in the stones and stories of Normandy and Maine.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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