Histoire de St. Louis, Roi de France by Richard Girard de Bury
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| Author | Bury, Richard Girard de, 1730?-1794? |
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| Title | Histoire de St. Louis, Roi de France |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr |
| Summary | "Histoire de St. Louis, Roi de France" by Richard Girard de Bury is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the life and reign of Louis IX, commonly known as Saint Louis, detailing his contributions to France and the trials he faced during his rule. The narrative likely emphasizes themes of faith, governance, and the notable events that characterize his reign, including the influence of his mother, Blanche de Castille, as regent during his minority. The opening of the text introduces the backdrop of Louis IX's early life and the challenges faced by his parents, particularly the impending death of his father, Louis VIII. It highlights the setting of the time and the arrangements made for the young king's ascension, including the nomination of his mother as regent. The narrative accounts for political tensions, the preparation for Louis IX's coronation, and the immediate threats to his rule by discontented vassals. It paints a vivid picture of the political landscape, emphasizing the wisdom and abilities of Blanche in navigating the complexities of court intrigue and ensuring the stability of her son’s reign amid the turmoil of factions and rebellions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Crusades |
| Subject | Louis IX, King of France, 1214-1270 |
| Subject | France -- History -- 13th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12437 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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