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From Louis XIV to Napoleonby Jeremy Black
Routledge 1999; US$ 40.95This is a scholarly yet accessible account which considers why France was not more successful and throws light on French history, international relations, warfare and the rise and fall of French power. more...
Henry IV and the Townsby S. Annette Finley-Croswhite; John Elliott; Olwen Hufton; H. G. Koenigsberger; H. M. Scott
Cambridge University Press 1999; US$ 42.00By reopening the lines of communication between the crown and the towns, King Henry IV of France strengthened the monarchy. This book is the first serious study of Henry's relationship with the towns of France, offering an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship. more...
Princes, posts and partisansby G. Satterfield
BRILL 2003; US$ 204.00During the Dutch War (1672-78), the French army used "petite guerre" or partisan warfare in its attempt to drive the Spanish from the southern Netherlands. This study focuses on those actions of war (such as forage raids and tax assessments) conducted by special parties or detachments from the regular army. The text also discusses how partisan warf more...
Henry IV of France and the Politics of Religion 1572 - 1596, Volume 1 & 2by N. M. Sutherland
Intellect 2002; US$ 10.00Henry IV's conversion to catholicism in 1593 and Papal absolution in 1595 were traversed by multiple problems and difficulties. These religious events were inseparable from concurrent political, diplomatic and military issues. The subject is therefore examined both within its civil war background and the wider, European context. This treatment is original, not least in its comprehensive coverage of the Papal dimension. Until now, the role of the Papacy has been consistently misinterpreted, while the manner in which the absolution was ultimately achieved has been known only through sketchy and misleading summaries. Volume I covers the period 1572-1589, ending with the murder of Henry III. This act of regicide precipitated the accession of Henry... more...
Richelieuby Hilaire Belloc; Fr. Michael Crowdy
IHS Press 2005; US$ 15.95A biography of Cardinal Richelieu of Franceconsidered by many to be the founder of modern Europethis book does not seek to make Richelieu a figure either of irrational worship or irrational hate. Belloc impartially examines Richelieu's life and career, delves into his Catholic and family roots, and pinpoints their relevance to the development of his character, his thought, and his political and religious policy. more...
Blood and Violence in Early Modern Franceby Stuart Carroll
Oxford University Press, UK 2006; US$ 182.50French manners and civility were the model for European civilization, while feud is associated with backward societies. Yet in France thousands of men died in duels in which the supposed rules of honour were regularly flouted. In this detailed and original book Stuart Carroll explores the nature of vengeance and reveals the dark side of Renaissance civilization. - ;The rise of civilized conduct and behaviour has long been seen as one of the major factors in the transformation from medieval to modern society. Thinkers and historians alike argue that violence progressively declined as men learned to control their emotions. The feud is a phenomenon associated with backward societies, and in the West duelling codified behaviour and channelled aggression... more...
Coercion, Conversion and Counterinsurgency in Louis XIVs Franceby Roy L. McCullough
BRILL 2007; US$ 138.00Demonstrates that the coercive inclination of Louis XIV and the coercive potential of the Sun King's army have been overstated. This is a study of the domestic application of armed coercion during the reign of Louis XIV. It also examines the coercive aspects of tax collection, the royal response to tax revolts, and more. more...
Politics and Religion in Early Bourbon Franceby Alison Forrestal; Eric Nelson
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2009; US$ 80.00This book explores the political and religious world of early Bourbon France, focusing on the search for stable accord that characterised its political and religious life. Chapters examine developments that shaped the Bourbon realm through the century: assertions of royal authority, rules of political negotiation, and the evolution of Dévot piety. more...
Louis XIV and the Parlementsby John Hurt
Manchester University Press 2002; US$ 69.95This is the first scholarly study of the political and economic relationship between Louis XIV and the parlements of France, the Parlement of Paris and all the provincial tribunals. The author explains how the king managed to overcome the century-old opp more...
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