Project Gutenberg 2013-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 296 Gilliat-Smith, Ernest Gilliat-Smith, Guy Kimball, Katharine 1866 1949 Kimball, Katherine Kimball, K. 06016288 The Story of Brussels Mediæval town series Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Mayer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Story of Brussels" by Ernest Gilliat-Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich and intricate history of Brussels, particularly in the context of the Flemish provinces of Belgium and their development during the medieval era. It delves into the intertwined narratives of Brussels and Louvain, detailing their evolution from primitive settlements to prominent urban centers notable for their commerce and culture. The opening of the text introduces the origins of Brussels amidst its geographical landscape of marsh and wood, likely derived from its name meaning "manor in the marsh." The author reflects on the historical obscurities surrounding its foundation while emphasizing the transformations that have taken place over the centuries, particularly during the medieval period. Gilliat-Smith sets the stage for discussions about influential figures—saints and leaders alike—who played pivotal roles in shaping the culture and society of Brussels. He highlights the contributions of contemporary witnesses like artworks and written records, hinting at a tapestry of life that includes mundane and sacred experiences of past inhabitants crucial to understanding the city's evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44314/44314-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Brussels (Belgium) DH Text Mediæval Town Series Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 804725 2025-07-18T03:59:46.579900 text/html 783320 2024-10-23T20:06:06 text/html 11674375 2025-07-18T04:00:40.457166 application/epub+zip 11638429 2025-07-18T04:00:07.180852 application/epub+zip 364287 2025-07-18T03:59:48.050847 application/epub+zip 19332430 2025-07-18T04:00:52.660081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17168845 2025-07-18T04:00:18.611709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502506 2022-09-20T08:13:56.417853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 669221 2025-07-18T03:59:44.914874 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 649325 2024-10-23T20:06:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18177 2025-07-18T04:00:52.934075 application/rdf+xml 22525 2025-07-18T03:59:48.213868 image/jpeg 2825 2025-07-18T03:59:48.132848 image/jpeg 11413372 2025-07-18T03:59:46.924859 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia