THE BATTLE IN THE VALLEY OF RONCESVALLES - 1915 History Illustration

 The stinging defeat at Roncesvalles was a deep humiliation, and marked the first time Charlemagne had been strongly defeated in battle. What is known is that three of his best commanders were slain in the hard fighting.

The rearguard of Charlemagne's army was attacked by the Basques and massacred; one of the paladins, Roland, was killed, an event celebrated in the Chanson de Roland (in which the attackers are wrongly identified as the Moors).

1915 Page of History w/ Wood Engraved Illustration

A Glimpse of History Long Gone By

Some age & handling wear - Great image

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(Reverse...not shown...contains related/unrelated text)
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Published in 1915 by The Jones Brothers Publishing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

FULL PAGE Size: Approximately 7" X 10" 

Related/unrelated Text on Reverse

Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good+ - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)

Some age toning (slightly exaggerated in picture), occasional smudges, spotting and light handling wear

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