First published in 1839, Manuel de l'Histoire de Belgique is a comprehensive history of Belgium from its origins in the Roman period up until the mid-19th century. The first volume of the book covers the period from the Roman conquest of Gaul up until the reign of Charlemagne. The book provides a detailed overview of the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped Belgian history over time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.