Project Gutenberg 2014-07-11 Public domain in the USA. 1012 Omond, George W. T. (George William Thomson) 1846 1929 Omond, G. W. T. (George William Thomson) Forestier, A. (Amédée) 1854 1930 Forestier, Amédée Forestier, A. (Amedee) Belgium E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Kiwibrit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Belgium" by George W. T. Omond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history of Belgium, particularly focusing on Bruges and its significance during various eras, including the Middle Ages. Omond aims to shed light on the evolution of this picturesque city through its remarkable architecture, cultural heritage, and key historical events. The opening of the book introduces readers to Bruges' Market-Place, highlighting its lively atmosphere filled with vendors and shoppers engaging in trade. Omond paints a vivid picture of both the physical setting and the historical significance of Bruges, referencing the Belfry tower which has stood as a silent witness to the city’s changes over hundreds of years. He delves into Bruges' origins, describing how it emerged from a simple settlement around a fort into the vibrant economic hub it was known for during the Middle Ages. The rich historical context set in the beginning sets the stage for a deep exploration of Bruges’ past as the narrative unfolds, linking its early days with the various political and social developments that shaped the region over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46248/46248-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Belgium -- Description and travel DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 650665 2025-08-18T15:28:16.543484 text/html 634043 2024-10-24T08:37:46 text/html 4163876 2025-08-18T15:28:33.755418 application/epub+zip 4169221 2025-08-18T15:28:21.283547 application/epub+zip 313912 2025-08-18T15:28:18.966529 application/epub+zip 4360693 2025-08-18T15:28:40.310416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4289160 2025-08-18T15:28:30.051421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443174 2022-09-21T05:00:29.109883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 519131 2025-08-18T15:28:14.751578 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 499206 2024-10-24T08:37:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17534 2025-08-18T15:28:40.484379 application/rdf+xml 17426 2025-08-18T15:28:19.117474 image/jpeg 2597 2025-08-18T15:28:19.041531 image/jpeg 4065075 2025-08-18T15:28:16.889480 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia