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History of Nantes City
Nantes was founded by Celtic tribe around 70 B.C. The tribe named the town “Namnetes”. The city was occupied by Julius Caesar in 56 B.C. Around about 285, the city was conquered by Saxons and later on different civilizations ruled over the city. For example, Franks ruled over the city around 500, in the 6th and 7th centuries the Britons conquered the city and in the 9th century, Normans occupied Nantes. In 937, Alain Barbe-Torte founded the duchy of Brittany however; the duchy of Brittany was seized by the kingdom of France in the year 1532. The major changes took place in the city in the 19th century when Nantes became an industrial city. The major development in the city during this century was the development of transportation system like omnibus service was initiated in Nantes in 1826. The major industries were developed in1851 and the first railroads were built. The German troops came in the city in 1940 and 1941, retaliatory execution of 48 hostages was caused because of the murder of a German colonel caused the. The British and American airplanes attacked the city n 1943. In 1944, the city was freed by the Americans. Nantes became the favourite city of tourists in the 20th century when the modern changes were brought in the city. For exploring the history of the city, get a car hire Nantes. The car hire Nantes airport would allow you to visit all historical places more freely and comfortably.
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