Histoire de la Ville d'Alais de 1341 Ã 1461 (Classic Reprint)

Print on Demand. This book unveils the rich and dynamic history of Alais, a town in southern France, during the tumultuous 14th century. The author draws from a wealth of primary sources to immerse readers in the challenges and triumphs faced by the town's inhabitants amid the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War. The book sheds light on the intricate political and economic landscape of the era, where the town is caught between the conflicting claims of the French crown, the Dauphin of Vienne, and local lords. The reader will encounter the struggles of the population as they grapple with famines, epidemics, and the ever-looming threat of war. Through its examination of administrative documents, legal disputes, and social practices, this book offers a nuanced perspective on the interplay between local and regional power dynamics, the evolution of civic identity, and the resilience of a community in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.