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Edition d'Élite - Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - By - CHARLES MORRIS - Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc. - IN FIFTEEN VOLUMES - Volume VI - French - J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY - PHILADELPHIA AND LONDON
THE HUNS AT ORLEANS.
THE WOOING OF CLOTILDE.
THE RIVAL QUEENS.
ROLAND AT RONCESVALLES.
CHARLEMAGNE AND THE AVARS.
THE CROWNING OF CHARLEMAGNE.
PETER THE HERMIT.
THE COMMUNE OF LAON.
HOW BIG FERRÉ FOUGHT FOR FRANCE.
In the heart of France a timeless city rises from the plain, its lofty cathedral spires and medieval walls framing the sweeping Loire. The narrative paints Orleans as a crossroads of ancient cultures—once a Gaulish stronghold, later a Roman outpost, and now a bustling hub surrounded by fertile fields and a vast forest. Its streets echo with centuries of history, offering a vivid backdrop for the drama that is about to unfold.
Against this serene tableau comes the thunder of the Hunnic hordes, led by the fearsome Attila, the “Scourge of God.” The book captures the relentless advance of the nomadic warriors, their brutal reputation, and the uneasy peace of a land unprepared for such fury. As the Huns press toward the city’s walls, the stage is set for a clash that will test the resolve of Orleans and shape the destiny of medieval France.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (476K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Ross Wilburn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Dec 8, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1833–1922
A prolific 19th-century American writer, journalist, and compiler, he became known for turning history into lively, accessible reading for general audiences. His long career ranged from fiction and newspaper work to popular textbooks and reference books.
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