This title gives an account of France between 1483 and the death of Henri IV. It explains how France fell from the magnificence of the Renaissance court of Francis I, into a period of decline. The book draws on 40 years of research by Knecht.
This title gives an account of France between 1483 and the death of Henri IV. It explains how France fell from the magnificence of the Renaissance cou...
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.
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 Henr...
The French Wars of Religion tore the country apart for almost fifty years. They were also part of the wider religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants which raged across Europe during the 16th century. This new study, by a major authority on French history, explores the impact of these wars and sets them in their full European context.
The French Wars of Religion tore the country apart for almost fifty years. They were also part of the wider religious conflict between Catholics and P...
