Essai sur l'origine de Toulon: Mémoire pour servir à l'origine de cette ville

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Author Vidal, Henri
Title Essai sur l'origine de Toulon: Mémoire pour servir à l'origine de cette ville
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Summary "Essai sur l'origine de Toulon: Mémoire pour servir à l'origine de cette ville" by H. V. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work aims to explore the origins of the city of Toulon, addressing the historical uncertainties and discrepancies surrounding its past and seeking to clarify its ancient foundations. The author appears to critique previous assertions regarding Toulon's history while providing evidence and arguments for its antiquity. The opening of this work sets the stage for a thorough investigation into Toulon’s historical background. The author discusses the inadequacies in past historical writings about Provence and emphasizes the necessity of precise records from local archives. H. V. references previous debates about the city's origins, specifically countering another author's claim regarding the provenance of the name Toulon, arguing that previously accepted connections are based on conjecture rather than solid evidence. The text includes discussions about ancient manuscripts and offers various hypotheses regarding the city’s founding, including references to ancient peoples and maritime trade in the region, thus enriching the context of Toulon's early history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Toulon (France) -- History
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