A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

"A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times" by François Guizot is a historical journey that starts with the ancient Gauls and ends just before the French Revolution. It's like a time machine, taking you through major events like the Roman conquest, the Crusades, and the Hundred Years’ War. Along the way, you'll meet important people such as Charlemagne and Joan of Arc, and get a look at how France's politics, society, and culture changed little by little over the centuries. More than just a collection of dates and names, this book investigates the forces that molded France into the country it became.