The Historians' History of the World (Volume 13); A Comprehensive Narrative of the Rise and Development of Nations as Recorded by Over Two Thousand of

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1907. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, FROM THE TREATY OF VERDUN On the death of Louis le Debonnaire (840) the empire of Charlemagne is dismembered. The two younger sons of the dead monarch, Charles and Ludwig, dispute the right of the eldest, Lothair, to supreme authority over all the Franks. War results, and at the battle of Fontenailles (841) Lothair is completely defeated. This important event leads to the Treaty of Verdun (848), in which three kingdoms are distinctly marked: for Lothair, Italy and Lorraine; for Ludwig, Germany; and for Charles, France. THE CARLOVINGIAN DYNASTY FROM THE TREATY OF VERDUN (843-987 A.d.) An epoch in which, says Eitchin, France passes through a dreary and confused period of formation. 843 Charles (II) the Bald is kin? of all Gaul west of the Schelde, the Maas, the SaSne, and the Rhone, down to the Mediterranean, and north of the Pyrenees; but three states still resist his authority, Brittany, Septimania, and Aquitaine. The Northmen are now coming every year, ravaging the coast and ascending the rivers. 844 The diet of Thionville confirms the partition of the empire effected at Verdun. 845 NomenoS, count (or duke) of Brittany defeats Charles. Pepin of Aquitaine continues his resistance. 84? Charles and his two brothers conclude an offensive and defensive alliance at Mersen. 848 Brittany made independent by Nomenofi, who takes title of king. 850 Pepin of Aquitaine allies himself with the Northmen and Saracens against Charles. 851 Charles defeats and imprisons Pepin and takes possession of Aquitaine. 852 Charles makes peace with Muhammed, the Saracen ruler of Spain, who has sent his gen eral, Musa, to invade France. 853 The Northmen capture Nantes and Tours. 854 Pepin escapes from prison and recovers Aquitaine. 868 L...