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- What is the history behind France?
- Who first founded France?
- When did the history of France start?
- What was France's original name?
- How old is France?
- How did France get its name?
- Why is France so important in history?
- What is the most important part of French history?
- Why is France important to world history?
- Why is France so important in history?
- Why is France important to world history?
- What is the most important part of French history?
- How did France get its name?
- What culture is France?
What is the history behind France?
In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. Its present name is derived from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks," a Germanic people who conquered the area during the 5th century, at the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Who first founded France?
In the 4th century, the Franks, which is where the name France comes from, began to take power. In 768 Charlemagne united the Franks and began to expand the kingdom. He was named the Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope and is today considered the founder of both the French and German monarchies.
When did the history of France start?
The history of France starts with the election of Hugh Capet (940–996) by an assembly summoned in Reims in 987. Capet had been "Duke of the Franks" and then became "King of the Franks" (Rex Francorum).
What was France's original name?
France was originally called Gaul by the Romans who gave the name to the entire area where the Celtics lived. This was at the time of Julius Caesar's conquest of the area in 51-58 BC.
How old is France?
Without wasting any more of your time, let's embark on a journey to these 13 oldest nations in the world: France: 486 AD. San Marino: 301 AD.
How did France get its name?
The name France comes from Latin Francia ("land of the Franks"). Originally it applied to the whole Empire of the Franks, extending from southern France to eastern Germany.
Why is France so important in history?
It is Europe's most important agricultural producer and one of the world's leading industrial powers. France is among the globe's oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages.
What is the most important part of French history?
The French Revolution of 1789 was a key turning point in the history of France and indeed a good portion of Europe as well. Hastened by Enlightenment philosophies, the revolution put an end to the feudal system as well as France's absolute monarchy, and changed the country's entire political landscape.
Why is France important to world history?
The only country to have sovereign territory on all five major continents, France is also the only country to have been a founder-member of the United Nations Security Council, NATO and the European Union. Its diplomatic representation is second in size and scope only to the United States.
Why is France so important in history?
It is Europe's most important agricultural producer and one of the world's leading industrial powers. France is among the globe's oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages.
Why is France important to world history?
The only country to have sovereign territory on all five major continents, France is also the only country to have been a founder-member of the United Nations Security Council, NATO and the European Union. Its diplomatic representation is second in size and scope only to the United States.
What is the most important part of French history?
The French Revolution of 1789 was a key turning point in the history of France and indeed a good portion of Europe as well. Hastened by Enlightenment philosophies, the revolution put an end to the feudal system as well as France's absolute monarchy, and changed the country's entire political landscape.
How did France get its name?
The name France comes from Latin Francia ("land of the Franks"). Originally it applied to the whole Empire of the Franks, extending from southern France to eastern Germany.
What culture is France?
French culture was historically shaped by Celtic, Roman, and Germanic cultures. As these influences evolved, France became a patchwork of local communities and customs. What's true for one community may not be true for another.
