Francis I / R.J. Knecht
1982, 1st edition. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #426405
ISBN: 0521243440
Physical description; xv, 480 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-448) and index. Contents; Childhood and youth -- King of France -- Marignano (1515) -- The Concordat of Bologna -- The uneasy peace (1516-20) -- The king and his court -- The loss of Milan (1520-2) -- Penury and reform -- Humanism and heresy -- Treason -- Pavia (1523-5) -- The regency of Louise Savoy (1525-6) -- The king's return (1525-9) -- From Cognac to Cambrai (1526-9) -- The hollow peace (1530-4) -- Domestic problems (1530-4) -- Patron of the arts and 'father of letters' -- Triumph and stalemate (1535-7) -- Fruitless entente (1538-42) -- The kingdom's wealth -- France overseas -- The crown and the provinces -- The last war (1542-6) -- Reform and resistance -- The growth of persecution -- The triumph of faction. Subjects; Francis I, King of France 1494-1547. François I, King of France. François I, King of France 1494-1547 Studies. Francis I, King of France 1494-1547 Biography. 1515-1547. Kings and rulers France ; Biography. France History 16th century. France History Francis I, 1515-1547. France Kings and rulers ; Biography. France Politics and government 1515-1547.
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