Brisach

He has caused four worshipful burgesses of Seratte to be put to death without trial; he has spoiled the city of Brisach, and established there judges and counsels chosen by himself; he has broken and dispersed the various communities of burghers and craftsmen; he has levied Imposts of his own will; contrary to every law, he has quartered upon the inhabitants soldiers of various countries —

Anne of Geierstein 2008

With respect to the jurisdiction of Brisach, could the landvogt permit any resistance from that quarter?

Anne of Geierstein 2008

Those "Chambers of Reunion," as they were called, established at Metz and at Brisach, competed with each other in despoiling roundly a host of great proprietors, under the pretext that their possessions had formerly belonged to Alsace, and that this Alsace had been ceded to us by the last treaties.

Court Memoirs of France Series — Complete Various

Metz and Brisach having been instituted to take cognisance of it, it was before these solemn tribunals that he must proceed.

Court Memoirs of France Series — Complete Various

The huge bridge at Brisach, across the Rhine, had no railing; the planks were in a rickety condition, and through fissures one caught sight of the impetuous rush of waters below.

Court Memoirs of France Series — Complete Various

As a matter of fact the taking of Brisach, which occurred on 17 Dec., 1638, could not have been known in Paris on the next morning, the date of the death of Père Joseph; but the tradition such as it is, symbolizes the close bond which patriotism created between these two men.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

In 1870 he was made prisoner by the Prussians, with the garrison of Neuf-Brisach, and taken to Dresden, where he was confined in prison.

Promenades of an Impressionist James Huneker 1890

Brisach, situated on the right bank of the Rhine; while the privilege of keeping a garrison in Philippsburg was also granted to France.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

The city of Brisach, in Alsace (which Duke Sigismund of Austria had pledged to Charles), revolted with Swiss aid, and murdered the Burgundian governor, calling back Sigismund.

A Parallel History of France and England; Consisting of Outlines and Dates 1871

I heard of the crossing of the Rhine at Brisach, and then came rumours of a tremendous battle at Freiburg.

Stray Pearls Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862