Collectif - Victoires, Conquêtes, Revers et Guerres Civiles des Français Depuis Les Gaulois Jusqu'en 1792 - 1820-1822

Fascinating illustrated set from this edition, forming a sweeping historical panorama in twenty volumes devoted to the military and political history of France, from its Gallic origins to the early years of the French Revolution.

The work traces the major stages in the formation of the French people in chronological order, describing the struggles, conquests and conflicts that shaped the development of the territory and its institutions.

The first volumes focus on the Gallic peoples and their social and military organization, then on their confrontation with Roman expansion, culminating in the conquest led by Julius Caesar.

The history continues with the fall of the Roman Empire and the establishment of the barbarian kingdoms, notably that of the Franks under Clovis, marking the beginnings of the French monarchy.

The following volumes examine the feudal struggles of the Middle Ages, rivalries between lords and conflicts between the monarchy and the feudal powers, as well as the major wars of the period, particularly the Hundred Years’ War and conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

The work also examines the sixteenth-century Wars of Religion, which pitted Catholics against Protestants and plunged France into a prolonged period of civil war and political instability.

The authors then describe the gradual strengthening of royal authority under the Bourbons, the military campaigns undertaken during the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV, and France’s territorial expansion in Europe.

Collective work - Victories, Conquests, Setbacks and Civil Wars of the French from the Gauls to 1792 - 1820/1822 - 20 Volumes - C. L. F. Panckoucke -
Approximately 350 pages per volume -

Bindings in fair condition; books in their original half-brown-leather bindings. Some volumes have marbled boards, while others are protected by cellophane. Rubbing and scuffing, a few damaged spines and spine caps, worn corners, some defects to boards and spines, marbled edges, smooth decorated spines, gilt titles and volume numbers on morocco labels -

Interior in good condition, with foxing and water stains. Books enriched with numerous maps (some in color), not included in the pagination, including frontispieces and folding plates -

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