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Francis I and Sixteenth-Century France

By: Robert J. Knecht

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Francis I and Sixteenth-Century France

By: Robert J. Knecht

The reputation of Francis I, king of France (1515-47 ) has fluctuated over the centuries. Acclaimed as ’noble’ and ’great’ in the sixteenth century, he came to be unfairly denigrated under the Bourbon kings and the republic. But, in the twentieth century, research based on archival material has restored his standing as one of the most important rulers of his age. The present volume brings together seventeen articles by Robert Knecht published over several decades on particular aspects of the reign, with three specially translated from French into English. They examine the period in more depth than was possible in the author's 1994 biography of Francis I, and include studies of the Concordat of 1516 with the papacy, the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520, the lit-de-justice of 1527, and the visit to France of the Emperor Charles V in 1540. Other articles consider the king’s attitude to the Reformation, his court, his relations with Paris and visits to Aquitaine, his patronage of architecture as demonstrated by his building of the château of Fontainebleau, and his relations with his mother, Louise of Savoy, and sister, Marguerite d’Angoulême. The king’s love of books and the political advice he received from scholars are also considered as well as the extent of his ’absolutism’. Two articles compare the English and French Reformations and the nobilities of the two countries. The volume is intended as a contribution to the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Francis I’s accession.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000939502

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Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

By: Robert J. Knecht

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Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

By: Robert J. Knecht

King Henry III of France has not suffered well at the hands of posterity. Generally depicted as at best a self-indulgent, ineffectual ruler, and at worst a debauched tyrant responsible for a series of catastrophic political blunders, his reputation has long been a poor one. Yet recent scholarship has begun to question the validity of this judgment and look for a more rounded assessment of the man and his reign. For, as this new biography of Henry demonstrates, there is far more to this fascinating monarch than the pantomime villain depicted by previous generations of historians and novelists. Based upon a rich and diverse range of primary sources, this book traces Henry’s life from his birth in 1551, the sixth child of Henri II and Catherine de’ Medici. It following his upbringing as the Wars of Religion began to tear France apart, his election as king of Poland in 1573, and his assumption of the French crown a year later following the death of his brother Charles IX. The first English-language biography of Henry for over 150 years, this study thoroughly and dispassionately reassesses his life in light of recent scholarship and in the context of broader European diplomatic, political and religious history. In so doing the book not only provides a more nuanced portrait of the monarch himself, but also helps us better understand the history of France during this traumatic time.

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Routledge

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1317122143

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9781317122142

Renaissance Warrior and Patron

The Reign of Francis I

By: R. J. Knecht,Robert Jean Knecht

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The Reign of Francis I

By: R. J. Knecht,Robert Jean Knecht

A paperback of Knecht's comprehensive account of one of France's most important monarchs.

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Cambridge University Press

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052157885X

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9780521578851

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

By: Robert Jean Knecht

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The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

By: Robert Jean Knecht

The eight French Wars of Religion began in 1562 and lasted for 36 years. Although the wars were fought between Catholics and Protestants, this books draws out in full the equally important struggle for power between the king and the leading nobles, and the rivalry between the nobles themselves as they vied for control of the king. In a time when human life counted for little, the destruction reached its height in the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre when up to 10,000 Protestants lost their lives.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472810139

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Grandpa What Did You Do In “The Big War” - World War I: You Mean “To Make The World Safe For Democracy” - Photos and Papers

By: Robert Marling

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Grandpa What Did You Do In “The Big War” - World War I: You Mean “To Make The World Safe For Democracy” - Photos and Papers

By: Robert Marling

A collection of over 150 letters to home from WWI soldier Robert Newcomb Marling, a volunteer to the American Expeditionary Forces, a formation of the United States Army on the Western Front of World War I. The AEF was established on July 5, 1917, in France under the command of Gen. John J. Pershing [Wikipedia]. WWI and family photos plus a collection of memorabilia and personal letters are included.

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Lulu.com

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1630100102

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Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

By: Robert J. Knecht

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Renaissance Warrior and Patron

The Reign of Francis I

By: R. J. Knecht,Robert Jean Knecht

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A paperback of Knecht's comprehensive account of one of France's most important monarchs.

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The Valois

Kings of France 1328-1589

By: Robert Knecht

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The Valois

Kings of France 1328-1589

By: Robert Knecht

The house of Valois ruled France for 250 years, playing a crucial role in its establishment as a major European power. This extremely well-written and structured book will appeal to the general reader.

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A&C Black

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1852855223

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The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

By: Robert Jean Knecht

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A Traveller's History of France

By: Robert Cole

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A Traveller's History of France

By: Robert Cole

This volume takes the reader from the first conquests of ancient Gaul through the Renaissance, the turmoil and triumph of the French Revolution, and on through the 20th century of French history, right up to the present day.

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1566562228

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Francis I and Sixteenth-Century France

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Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

Renaissance Warrior and Patron

Renaissance Warrior and Patron

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

Grandpa What Did You Do In “The Big War” - World War I: You Mean “To Make The World Safe For Democracy” - Photos and Papers

Grandpa What Did You Do In “The Big War” - World War I: You Mean “To Make The World Safe For Democracy” - Photos and Papers

Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

Hero or Tyrant? Henry III, King of France, 1574-89

Renaissance Warrior and Patron

Renaissance Warrior and Patron

The Valois

The Valois

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

A Traveller's History of France

A Traveller's History of France

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