Project Gutenberg 2015-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 175 Gribble, Francis Henry 1862 1946 Lewis, J. Hardwicke (John Hardwicke) 1840 1927 Lewis, John Hardwicke Lewis, May Hardwicke Geneva Painted by J. Hardwicke Lewis & May Hardwicke Lewis. Described by Francis Gribble. Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Geneva" by Francis Henry Gribble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich history of the city of Geneva, delving into notable events such as the Reformation, the Wars of Independence, and the significant figures who shaped its destiny, including John Calvin and Théodore de Bèze. The narrative seeks to paint a vivid picture of old Geneva's social and political dynamics, providing insights into its transformation over the centuries. At the start, the book presents a description of modern Geneva, emphasizing how its rapid expansion has obscured its historical identity. The author reflects on the remnants of the old city, highlighting key landmarks like the cathedral and Town Hall, while reminiscing about the bustling, lively streets filled with citizens and a mix of cultural influences. The opening chapter sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the city's past, as Gribble mentions the significant sociopolitical changes brought on by the Reformation and the independence struggles, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters that will explore the broader historical events and characters that contributed to Geneva's unique character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Geneva (Switzerland) -- Description and travel Geneva (Switzerland) -- History DQ Text Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 208037 2025-09-20T10:55:17.003143 text/html 177457 2024-10-22T23:38:12 text/html 1518055 2025-09-20T10:55:22.899114 application/epub+zip 1516474 2025-09-20T10:55:18.365095 application/epub+zip 171022 2025-09-20T10:55:17.649105 application/epub+zip 1572699 2025-09-20T10:55:26.165089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1536769 2025-09-20T10:55:22.199139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194308 2022-09-23T05:14:04.531826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156144 2025-09-20T10:55:16.238137 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 136269 2024-10-22T23:38:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17228 2025-09-20T10:55:26.313088 application/rdf+xml 15414 2025-09-20T10:55:17.748117 image/jpeg 2106 2025-09-20T10:55:17.699098 image/jpeg 1391545 2025-09-20T10:55:17.072165 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