| Author |
Hotman, François, 1524-1590 |
| Title |
Franco-Gallia : or, an account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Franco-Gallia: or, an account of the ancient free state of France" by Francis Hotoman is a historical account written in the late 16th century. This work discusses the governance and liberties of ancient France and other parts of Europe before the widespread loss of those liberties. It elaborates on the political structures and rights of the Gauls and emphasizes the importance of understanding these historical precedents to appreciate contemporary governance. At the start of the text, the author presents an overview of the ancient state of Gaul prior to its transformation into a Roman province. He describes the political organization of Gaul, highlighting the existence of independent commonwealths governed by the nobility rather than a centralized authority. Through references to classical historians like Cæsar and Strabo, Hotoman establishes the context for the governance practices of the time, underscoring the division of power between the people and their leaders. The narrative sets the stage for exploring how these ideas of governance and liberty were foundational to French identity and contemporary political discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Constitutional history -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17894 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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