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LoC No.: 17000093
Title: The Counts of Gruyère
Credits:
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Counts of Gruyère" by Anna De Koven is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich and intricate history of the Counts of Gruyère, focusing on their influence in Switzerland and the story of their domain amidst the context of medieval European politics. It explores themes of nobility, cultural heritage, and the evolution of society over centuries in the Swiss region. The opening of the work sets the scene in a picturesque hilltop town nestled in the lush landscape of the Alps, introducing readers to the geographical and cultural significance of Gruyère. The prose vividly describes the enchanting surroundings and the historical architecture, evoking a sense of nostalgia for times past. The narrative transitions into the prologue, detailing the origin of the people of Gruyère and their hybrid cultural lineage, influenced by various tribes and civilizations throughout history. It paints a vivid picture of the region’s past, from ancient Celtic influences to the feudal history involving the Burgundian rule and Christian monasticism, foreshadowing the intricate relationships and struggles that will characterize the legacy of the Counts of Gruyère. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: De Koven, Anna, 1860-
EBook No.: 22255
Published: Aug 6, 2007
Downloads: 486
Language: English
Subject: Gruyère, Counts of
Subject: Gruyère (Switzerland) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17000093
Title: The Counts of Gruyère
Credits:
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Counts of Gruyère" by Anna De Koven is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich and intricate history of the Counts of Gruyère, focusing on their influence in Switzerland and the story of their domain amidst the context of medieval European politics. It explores themes of nobility, cultural heritage, and the evolution of society over centuries in the Swiss region. The opening of the work sets the scene in a picturesque hilltop town nestled in the lush landscape of the Alps, introducing readers to the geographical and cultural significance of Gruyère. The prose vividly describes the enchanting surroundings and the historical architecture, evoking a sense of nostalgia for times past. The narrative transitions into the prologue, detailing the origin of the people of Gruyère and their hybrid cultural lineage, influenced by various tribes and civilizations throughout history. It paints a vivid picture of the region’s past, from ancient Celtic influences to the feudal history involving the Burgundian rule and Christian monasticism, foreshadowing the intricate relationships and struggles that will characterize the legacy of the Counts of Gruyère. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: De Koven, Anna, 1860-
EBook No.: 22255
Published: Aug 6, 2007
Downloads: 486
Language: English
Subject: Gruyère, Counts of
Subject: Gruyère (Switzerland) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.