French Renaissance Monarchy - Francis I & Henry II

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One: The Background. Part Two: Analysis. Part Three: Assessment. Part Four: Documents.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

R. J. Knecht

Zusammenfassung

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.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Knecht, R J Knecht, R J (University of Birmingham Emeritus Professor Knecht, R. J. Knecht
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 13.01.2017
• EAN: 9781138161139
• ISBN: 978-1-138-16113-9
• Seiten: 156
• Serien: Seminar Studies; Seminar Studies
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte > Regional- und Ländergeschichte; France, European History, HISTORY / Europe / France, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, European history: Renaissance, HISTORY / Europe / Renaissance