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1589-1715. Henri IV, Louis XIII, Louis XIV
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  • From Louis XIV to Napoleonby Jeremy Black

    Routledge 1999; US$ 40.95

    This 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$ 42.00

    By 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$ 204.00

    During 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$ 10.00

    Henry 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$ 15.95

    A biography of Cardinal Richelieu of France—considered by many to be the founder of modern Europe—this 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$ 182.50

    French 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 XIV’s Franceby Roy L. McCullough

    BRILL 2007; US$ 138.00

    Demonstrates 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$ 80.00

    This 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$ 69.95

    This 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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