Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 06 (of 15), French

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Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 06 (of 15), French

by Charles Morris

EN·~8 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total
1

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

0:25
2

THE HUNS AT ORLEANS.

15:55
3

THE WOOING OF CLOTILDE.

16:15
4

THE RIVAL QUEENS.

16:37
5

ROLAND AT RONCESVALLES.

9:29
6

CHARLEMAGNE AND THE AVARS.

16:30
7

THE CROWNING OF CHARLEMAGNE.

16:10
8

PETER THE HERMIT.

17:07
9

THE COMMUNE OF LAON.

19:21
10

HOW BIG FERRÉ FOUGHT FOR FRANCE.

13:17

Description

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.

Details

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

2006-12-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Morris

Charles Morris

1833–1922

A prolific American journalist and storyteller, he turned history into lively popular reading for a wide audience. He also wrote fiction and adventure tales, building a remarkably varied career across newspapers, novels, and reference books.

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