Project Gutenberg 2015-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 69 Gribble, Francis Henry 1862 1946 Lewis, J. Hardwicke (John Hardwicke) 1840 1927 Lewis, John Hardwicke Lewis, May Hardwicke Geneva Painted by J. Hardwicke Lewis & May Hardwicke Lewis. Described by Francis Gribble. Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Geneva" by Francis Henry Gribble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich history of the city of Geneva, delving into notable events such as the Reformation, the Wars of Independence, and the significant figures who shaped its destiny, including John Calvin and Théodore de Bèze. The narrative seeks to paint a vivid picture of old Geneva's social and political dynamics, providing insights into its transformation over the centuries. At the start, the book presents a description of modern Geneva, emphasizing how its rapid expansion has obscured its historical identity. The author reflects on the remnants of the old city, highlighting key landmarks like the cathedral and Town Hall, while reminiscing about the bustling, lively streets filled with citizens and a mix of cultural influences. The opening chapter sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the city's past, as Gribble mentions the significant sociopolitical changes brought on by the Reformation and the independence struggles, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters that will explore the broader historical events and characters that contributed to Geneva's unique character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Geneva (Switzerland) -- Description and travel Geneva (Switzerland) -- History DQ Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 207851 207893 2024-10-21T09:10:38.802241 2023-09-22T06:27:20.046957 text/html text/html 197886 2015-12-21T11:32:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 1387415 2015-12-21T11:32:24 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1518055 2024-10-21T09:10:45.662232 application/epub+zip 1516556 2024-10-21T09:10:40.302241 application/epub+zip 171060 2024-10-21T09:10:39.489235 application/epub+zip 1572973 2024-10-21T09:10:49.356693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1536761 2024-10-21T09:10:44.637196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194308 2022-09-23T05:14:04.531826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156312 156106 2024-10-21T09:10:38.114242 2023-09-22T06:27:19.248840 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 156584 2015-12-21T11:32:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 62789 2015-12-21T11:32:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20427 2024-10-21T09:10:49.511675 application/rdf+xml 15414 2024-10-21T09:10:39.599228 image/jpeg 2106 2024-10-21T09:10:39.544222 image/jpeg 1391489 2024-10-21T09:10:38.872265 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia