The French Monarchy 1483–1789: Volume 1

Originally published in 1900, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789.

A. J. Grant (Author)

9781107664395, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 June 2013

320 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.35 kg

Originally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy. The first volume begins with a survey of France at the end of the fifteenth century and ends with a chapter on Mazarin and the Fronde; the second volume begins with a chapter on Louis XIV and Colbert, then moves through to the reign of Louis XVI. Appendices and maps are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French history and the historical development of the French monarchy.

Preface
1. A survey of France at the end of the XVth century
2. The Italian wars
3. The religious situation of France and the reign of Henry II
4. The wars of religion, part I: to the death of Charles IX
5. The religious wars, part II: the reign of Henry III
6. King Henry IV
7. From the death of Henry IV to the fall of Rochelle
8. Richelieu supreme in France
9. Mazarin and the Fronde
Appendix 1. The French kings of the House of Valois, from Charles V to the extinction of the line
Appendix 2. The Bourbon kings
Appendix 3. The family of the Guises, to illustrate the wars of religion
Appendix 4. The House of Condé, and its relation to the House of Bourbon, to illustrate the wars of the Fronde
Appendix 5. The peaces and treaties of the wars of religion.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]