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The Song of Roland

Harvard Classics
Harvard Classics
Episode • Aug 16, 2021 • 14m

Charlemagne's rear guard was attacked by the Basques in the valley of Roncesvaux. Roland, its leader, fought a courageous fight, and, though conquered, became immortal. (Volume 49, Harvard Classics)

Roland died at Roncesvaux, Aug. 15, 778.

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