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FRANTIN, J.M. F. Louis-le-Pieux et son Siecle.
Paris: Librarie de Pelissonnier, 1839. In two volumes. Tall 8vo., late 19th century half calf, marble boards, leather spine labels, 388; 484, (1)pp. With a large folding map in volume one. A bit of rubbing o/w a fine copy.
A history of Louis I [778-840] Roman emperor, third son of Charlemagne, also known as Louis I of France. He earned the surname "Pious" by banishing his sisters and others who lived "immoral lives" from the court and by attempting to purify monastic life and show great liberality to the Church. An account of post-Charlemagne Europe in all its sound and fury. $350