9780006861676 - The Rise and Fall of Renaissance France (Fontana History of France S.) von Knecht, R. J. (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The court of Francis I was the largest and most magnificent France had ever seen. During the Renaissance, French culture blossomed and flowered, producing beautiful chateaux, painting and sculpture, and classic writers like Montaigne and Rabelais. But all this was achieved against the background of apparently unending war, which tested the finances of the crown and the loyalty of the people to breaking point. When Henry II died, religious tensions surfaced and France was plunged into a bloody civil war. The economy, which had flourished in the 16th century, declined dramatically, tearing the very fabric of society. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780006861676.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780006861676.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

1st Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: xx, 668 pages: 2 maps; 20 cm. Contents: Note on Coinage and Measures -- Map of France (1500) -- Map of France (1585-98) -- 1. France in 1500 -- 2. minority of Charles VIII (1483-94) -- 3. Charles VIII and the Italian Wars (1494-8) -- 4. Louis XII, 'Father of the People' (1498-1515) -- 5. church in crisis -- 6. Francis I: The first decade (1515-25) -- 7. New Learning and heresy (1483-1525) -- 8. Defeat, captivity and restoration (1525-7) -- 9. War and peace (1527-38) -- 10. court and patronage of Francis I -- 11. Francis I: The last decade (1537-47) -- 12. absolutism of Francis I -- 13. Henry II, the victor of Metz (1547-52) -- 14. arts and literature under Henry II -- 15. Henry II: The tragic peace (1553-9) -- 16. France overseas -- 17. mid-century crisis -- 18. failure of conciliation (1559-62) -- 19. First Civil War (1562-3) -- 20. fragile peace (1563-6) -- 21. Second and Third Civil Wars (1566-70) -- 22. St Bartholomew's day massacres (1572) -- 23. Literary responses -- 24. Fraternal discord (1573-83) -- 25. Henry III and his court -- 26. Catholic League (1584-92) -- 27. triumph of Henry IV (1593-1610). Subjects: France History 15th century. France History 16th century. France History, 1328-1789. Renaissance. Renaissance France. France History Medieval period, 987-1515. Genre: Bibliography. History. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 546 pages. cover worn Drawing on more than 40 years of research and combining narrative with analys is, R. J. Knecht describes the rise and fall of France in the sixteenth century clearly and authoritatively.