Bibliograph

Francis I, the maker of modern France, Leonie Frieda

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Francis I, the maker of modern France, Leonie Frieda

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-336) and index

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individual biography

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Francis I

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1030771970

Responsibility statement

Leonie Frieda

Sub title

the maker of modern France

Summary

Catherine de Medici's father-in-law, King Francis of France, was the perfect Renaissance knight, the movement's exemplar and its Gallic interpreter. An aesthete, diplomat par excellence, and contemporary of Machiavelli, Francis was the founder of modern France, whose sheer force of will and personality molded his kingdom into the first European superpower. Arguably the man who introduced the Renaissance to France, Francis was also the prototype Frenchman--a national identity was modeled on his character. So great was his stamp, that few countries even now are quite so robustly patriotic as is France

Table Of Contents

A prophecy fulfilled -- A game of thrones -- "The King never dies" -- Swimming in French blood -- A good and honest man -- A new King of France -- The end of ambition -- The field of the cloth of gold -- Consequences -- The enemy within -- Nothing remains save honour -- The King without a country -- A King restored -- A reversal of fortune -- Violent beginnings and peaceful ends -- A trio of marriages -- Allies of necessity -- Friendships old and new -- God governs the hearts of men -- "In spite of these wretched backbiters" -- Salvation and redemption -- "Tears and continual lamentations" -- Epilogue

Target audience

adult

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Francis FirstMaker of modern France

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