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Cover: 9781836391210 | Francis I | The Knight-King | Glenn Richardson | Buch | Englisch
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Francis I
The Knight-King
Buch von Glenn Richardson
Sprache: Englisch

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A compelling, concise biography of the sixteenth-century French king, whose patronage was central to Renaissance art. Francis I of France led one of the most colorful and influential reigns of the sixteenth century. Known as the "knight-king," he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler, and a passionate patron of the arts and the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed, and more stable than before. This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges, and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis's reign and explains why he is celebrated as France's great Renaissance monarch.
A compelling, concise biography of the sixteenth-century French king, whose patronage was central to Renaissance art. Francis I of France led one of the most colorful and influential reigns of the sixteenth century. Known as the "knight-king," he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler, and a passionate patron of the arts and the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed, and more stable than before. This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges, and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis's reign and explains why he is celebrated as France's great Renaissance monarch.
Über den Autor
Glenn Richardson is professor of early modern history at St Mary's University and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His books include Wolsey and The Field of Cloth of Gold.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Jahrhundert: Neuzeit
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Reihe: Renaissance Lives
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781836391210
ISBN-10: 1836391218
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Richardson, Glenn
Hersteller: Reaktion Books
Renaissance Lives
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 222 x 148 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Glenn Richardson
Erscheinungsdatum: 10.11.2025
Gewicht: 0,562 kg
Artikel-ID: 134240804
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