Charles Higounet facts for kids
Charles Higounet (born January 13, 1911 – died April 8, 1988) was a famous French historian. He was a specialist in the Middle Ages, especially focusing on a special type of medieval town called "bastides" and the history of southwestern France.
Who Was Charles Higounet?
Charles Higounet was a French historian who studied the Middle Ages. He taught at the University of Bordeaux III from 1946 to 1979. A research center there was even named after him!
He was very interested in "bastides." These were new towns built in a special way during the Middle Ages, often with a grid pattern and a central market square. He also became an expert on the history of southwestern France.
One of his most notable works was a history book about the city of Bordeaux. For this important book, he won a major history award called the Grand prix Gobert in 1973. He also led a team that created a historical map book, or atlas, for French cities.
Higounet also wrote a book called L'Écriture (which means "Writing"). This book was part of a very popular French collection called "Que sais-je ?" (meaning "What do I know?"). These books are short, easy-to-understand summaries of many different topics. His book on writing was so popular that it was reprinted more than ten times!
What Did He Write About?
Charles Higounet wrote many books and articles about history. Most of his work focused on the Middle Ages, especially in France.
Some of his main topics included:
- Bastides: He wrote a lot about these special medieval towns, how they were built, and their importance.
- French History: He explored the history of different regions in France, like Bordeaux and Aquitaine.
- Land Use: He studied how land was used and changed over time, including how new villages were created.
- Writing: His book L'Écriture looked at different forms of writing throughout history.
He helped us understand more about how people lived and built towns in the Middle Ages.
