Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589-1610 Contributor(s): Finley-Croswhite, S. Annette (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521025079 ISBN-13: 9780521025072 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $40.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: This book is the first serious study of Henry IV's relationship with the towns of France. Rejected by a majority of his subjects because of his Protestant faith, Henry spent the early years of his reign conquering his kingdom through the use of force, persuasion, bribery, and conciliation. By reopening the lines of communication between the crown and the towns, he strengthened the French monarchy. Thus while this book is not a biography of the King, it offers an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - France |
Dewey: 944.031 |
Lexile Measure: 1620 |
Series: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History |
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6" W x 9" (0.79 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - French |