František Funck-Brentano byl francouzský historik a knihovník, jehož práce se soustředila na období Ancien Régime. Díky svému působení v Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, která uchovávala dokumenty z Bastily, se ponořil do hloubky zkoumání institucí, osobností a událostí této éry. Jeho knihy, které čerpaly z rozsáhlých archivů, dosáhly velkého úspěchu a přispěly k hlubšímu porozumění francouzské historie. Kromě toho se věnoval i srovnávací legislativní historii a šíření francouzské literatury v zahraničí.
This engaging work of historical fiction follows the notorious Count Cagliostro as he conspires to steal the famous diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette, leading to a series of sinister and surprising events that threaten to upend the entire French court.
In this comprehensive survey, Elizabeth O'Neill and Frantz Funck-Brentano offer a detailed examination of the Middle Ages, from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Covering political, social, and cultural developments in Europe and beyond, this book provides a nuanced perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in human history.
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Traces Gaul from its prehistoric beginnings to the founding of the Capetian ruling house in 987 A.D.