Miniatures of French history
Thirty-two short scenes from the history of France, each written as if seen by someone who was there: the Greek ship that founded Marseilles in the sixth century BC, the baptism of Clovis, Roland at Roncesvalles, the Norman siege of Paris, Saint Louis dying before Tunis, the Templars, the fall of Château Gaillard, Louis XI and Charles the Bold, and so on toward the modern age. Hilaire Belloc, half French by birth and an old soldier of the French artillery, published the book in 1925. He is less concerned with argument here than with making the past visible, and the pieces can be read in any order. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Miniatures of French history
Miniatures of French history by Hilaire Belloc can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Miniatures of French history online?
Yes. Miniatures of French history opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Miniatures of French history free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Miniatures of French history is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Miniatures of French history in the public domain?
Yes. Miniatures of French history by Hilaire Belloc is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Miniatures of French history?
About 4 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Miniatures of French history?
Miniatures of French history by Hilaire Belloc is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
