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How a rising French state forged a strong monarchy and changed Europe.
This nonfiction work surveys the formation of the French monarchy from the era of Richelieu through Colbert, showing how central power, taxation, and policy choices reshaped a nation and influenced Western Europe.
The volume places the French story in a broader frame, linking internal reforms to France’s long contest with European powers. It examines how the crown navigated feudal remnants, parliamentary pressures, and religious tensions to create a centralized, modern state. Readers will encounter a thoughtful, era-spanning discussion of politics, economy, and thought in early modern France.
- How the centralization of authority reduced aristocratic power and strengthened royal rule
- Taxation and fiscal reform as tools for state-building
- France’s evolving role in European diplomacy and the balance of power
- Connections between political change, economic policy, and cultural development
Ideal for readers of early modern European history and those curious about how France came to be a leading nation-state.
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