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Your ancestors will become more interesting to you if you also use histories to learn about the events in which they may have participated. For example, by using a history you might learn about the events that occurred in the year your great grandparents were married. | Your ancestors will become more interesting to you if you also use histories to learn about the events in which they may have participated. For example, by using a history you might learn about the events that occurred in the year your great grandparents were married. | ||
== History | ==History== | ||
The Kingdom of France emerged as one of the successor nations of the empire of Charlemagne in the 9th century. Conquered by Rome in the 1st century BC Celtic tribes of Gaul gradually adopted Latin speech and Roman law and developed a distinct Gallo-Roman civilization. | The Kingdom of France emerged as one of the successor nations of the empire of Charlemagne in the 9th century. Conquered by Rome in the 1st century BC Celtic tribes of Gaul gradually adopted Latin speech and Roman law and developed a distinct Gallo-Roman civilization. | ||
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Contributing to the social unrest and financial ruin in France were the wars waged by Louis XIV. The special privileges granted to the nobility and other favored groups were one of the causes of the French Revolution of 1789-1794. The French republican form of government followed the example of the American Colonies, but in the next century reverted to a form of monarchy on four occasions. The First Republic became the First Empire under Napoleon I in 1804. However the civil registration system begun in 1792 was eventually to spread throughout the world as a model of organization for governments. Following the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, the Third Republic was established and lasted until 1940. | Contributing to the social unrest and financial ruin in France were the wars waged by Louis XIV. The special privileges granted to the nobility and other favored groups were one of the causes of the French Revolution of 1789-1794. The French republican form of government followed the example of the American Colonies, but in the next century reverted to a form of monarchy on four occasions. The First Republic became the First Empire under Napoleon I in 1804. However the civil registration system begun in 1792 was eventually to spread throughout the world as a model of organization for governments. Following the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, the Third Republic was established and lasted until 1940. | ||
After World War II | After World War II the Provisional Government of the French Republic was established to create the constitutional structure of the Fourth French Republic. This government collapsed in 1958 over the ''Algiers putsch'' and politicians called on Charles de Gaulle to form a new government with him as Prime Minister. This marked the creation of the Fifth Republic which is still in force and the beginning of the end of France's role as a colonial power. | ||
== Timeline | ==Timeline== | ||
Some key dates and events in the history of France are as follows: | Some key dates and events in the history of France are as follows: | ||
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Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume. ''History of France''. Eight Volumes. New York, NY, USA and London, England: Co-operative Publication Society, 1869. (Family History Library book {{FHL|170901|title-id|disp=944 H2g}}; film {{FHL|170901|title-id|disp=1573087}} item 3 [v. 1]; film {{FHL|1181964|film|disp=1181964}} [v. 2-7]; film {{FHL|1181964|film|disp=1181965}} [v. 8].) Text in English. | Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume. ''History of France''. Eight Volumes. New York, NY, USA and London, England: Co-operative Publication Society, 1869. (Family History Library book {{FHL|170901|title-id|disp=944 H2g}}; film {{FHL|170901|title-id|disp=1573087}} item 3 [v. 1]; film {{FHL|1181964|film|disp=1181964}} [v. 2-7]; film {{FHL|1181964|film|disp=1181965}} [v. 8].) Text in English. | ||
== Local Histories == | ==Local Histories== | ||
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They give details about the history of the area, the population, immigration, wars and destruction, pestilences, natural disasters, names of some of the residents, social life in early times, traditions, invasions, and religious persecutions. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on local history or other relatives may provide important clues for locating the ancestor. The bibliography may also mention other authors or earlier histories important for the area. | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They give details about the history of the area, the population, immigration, wars and destruction, pestilences, natural disasters, names of some of the residents, social life in early times, traditions, invasions, and religious persecutions. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on local history or other relatives may provide important clues for locating the ancestor. The bibliography may also mention other authors or earlier histories important for the area. | ||
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FRANCE, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | FRANCE, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== Calendar Changes | ==Calendar Changes== | ||
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. It is a correction of the Julian calendar, which had been in use since 46 AD. Leap years had been miscalculated in the Julian calendar. By 1582, the calendar was ten days behind the solar year. | The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. It is a correction of the Julian calendar, which had been in use since 46 AD. Leap years had been miscalculated in the Julian calendar. By 1582, the calendar was ten days behind the solar year. | ||
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