Rheims and the Battles for its Possession by Pneu Michelin
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| Author | Pneu Michelin (Firm) |
|---|---|
| Title | Rheims and the Battles for its Possession |
| Series Title | Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Rheims and the Battles for its Possession" by Pneu Michelin is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significance of the city of Rheims during pivotal battles throughout its long history, examining both its military and political importance. The text explores various historical phases of Rheims, likely highlighting key events and figures associated with the city, especially during the tumultuous years of World War I. The opening of the work sets the stage by outlining the historical background of Rheims, detailing its ancient foundations and political prominence from the Roman conquest through various medieval struggles. It emphasizes the city's role as a military stronghold due to its strategic location, recounting battles and sieges involving notable conflicts, such as during the Hundred Years' War and the two World Wars. The richness of the text not only introduces readers to the critical events that shaped Rheims but also honors the resilience of its population, especially during the relentless bombardment the city faced during World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Reims (France) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36885 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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