The French Monarchy (1483-1789), Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Arthur James Grant

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334288607 ISBN 13 : 9781334288609

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the rise, reign, and decline of the French monarchy from the late medieval era through the early modern period, and see how one system of power shaped a nation.

The book offers a clear, balanced account of France’s monarchy as it grew strong, faced reform, and eventually confronted its own limits. It frames the monarchy within the wider currents of European history, showing how ideas, conflicts, and institutions interacted to mold national life. Through focused chapters and a broad scholarly view, it traces how royal authority sought order, unity, and a shared identity across a diverse realm.

• A narrative that centers the monarchy as the driving force of France’s political life and national outlook.
• Key moments and figures, from the consolidation of royal power to major struggles like the wars of religion and the Fronde.
• Discussion of how ideas, institutions, and policy shaped the balance between crown and nobility, church and state.
• Context for understanding the long arc from late medieval emergence to the dawn of the modern state.

Ideal for readers who want a clear, evidence-based look at France’s past and its influence on European history.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy. The first volume begins with a survey of France at the end of the fifteenth century and ends with a chapter on Mazarin and the Fronde; the second volume begins with a chapter on Louis XIV and Colbert, then moves through to the reign of Louis XVI. Appendices and maps are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French history and the historical development of the French monarchy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334288607
• ISBN 13: 9781334288609
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 322
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