A Short History of the Department of Gironde From the Origins to 1789

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W it h a preface by Raymond T hamin C o r r e s p o n d a n t m e m b er o f t h e Institut, R ector o f th e A c a d e m y o f Bordeaux,

Translated by P je rre BERGER C harge de cours at th e Faculty o f Letters o f Bordeaux.

BORDEAUX PR IN T IN G OFFICES GOUNOUILHOU 9 - 1 1, GUIRAUDE STREET, 9- 1 1

1919  I > C

LCU (* S B rl / !V"i

This book written first fo r our school­ children, hut it appeals likewise to the general reader. This translation has been made especially for our 'English and American guests and friends. I t is our dearest wish that the reading of this little volume may make them know and love better both Bordeaux and the Gironde country . T he P ublish ers.  T o M o n sie u r C a m ille JULLIAN M ember of the In s t it u t ,

P rofessor of N ational A ntiquities

at the C ollege de F rance .

Dear friend , W e dedicate this little book to you. It ...