The Rise and Fall of Renaissance France (Fontana History of France S.)

Knecht, R. J.

ISBN 10: 0002556790 / ISBN 13: 9780002556798

Published by Fontana Press, 1996

About this Item

This respected study charts Franceā s Renaissance era in all its complexity, from royal ambition and courtly splendour to economic change and the devastating Wars of Religion. Blending narrative history with sharp analysis, it shows how France rose to cultural prominence before descending into crisis and eventual renewal. Ideal for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of early modern Europe. Ex-Library. Photograph available on request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rise and Fall of Renaissance France (Fontana History of France S.)
• Publisher: Fontana Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0002556790
• ISBN 13: 9780002556798
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Drawing on more than 40 years of research and combining narrative with analysis, R. J. Knecht describes the rise and fall of France in the sixteenth century clearly and authoritatively.