French Renaissance Monarchy

French Renaissance Monarchy
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Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : 9781317888802
ISBN-13 : 1317888804
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Book Synopsis French Renaissance Monarchy by : R. J. Knecht

Download or read book French Renaissance Monarchy written by R. J. Knecht and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1984, Professor Knecht's study quickly established itself as the best short account of the period. The reigns of Francis I and Henry II, spanning the first half of the sixteenth century, are one of the most colourful and formative periods of French history. In addition to examining the nature and effectiveness of their reigns, Professor Knecht also examines their foreign policies which brought them into conflict with other major powers. For this new edition the author has added a new chapter on patronage and the arts.


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