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Jules Michelet

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Jules Michelet , 1798-1874, French writer, the greatest historian of the romantic school. Born in Paris of poor parents, he visualized himself throughout his life as a champion of the people. He headed the historical section of the national archives and was professor of history at the Collège de France, but he lost his positions when he refused (1851) the oath of allegiance to Louis Napoleon (later Napoleon III). His major work is his Histoire de France (many volumes, 1833-67; several partial translations into English); its style, its emotional strength, and its powerful evocation make... Read more
Jules Michelet
Jules Michelet The French historian Jules Michelet (1798-1874) wrote the "Histoire de France" and "Histoire...him as one of France's greatest 19th-century historians. Jules Michelet was born on Aug. 21, 1798, in Paris. His father was a printer... Read more
Jules Michelet
...include the vivid and impassioned Histoire de la revolution francaise , 7 vol. (1847–53). In his later years he wrote a series of lyrical books on nature, displaying his superb prose style. Jules Michelet Jules Michelet Jules Michelet Read more

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