A Short History of France for Young People (1879)

A Short History of France for Young People is a historical book written by Elizabeth Stansbury Kirkland in 1879. The book provides a brief overview of the history of France, beginning with the earliest known inhabitants of the region and continuing through the French Revolution. The author presents the information in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to young readers. The book covers topics such as the Gauls, the Roman conquest of Gaul, the rise of the Franks, the Hundred Years' War, the reign of Louis XIV, and the French Revolution. Kirkland also includes interesting anecdotes and details about famous French figures such as Joan of Arc and Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is an excellent resource for young readers who are interested in learning about the history of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.