{"product_id":"the-french-monarchy-1483-1789-volume-2-paperback-9781107631113","title":"The French Monarchy 1483–1789: Volume 2 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107631113","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe French Monarchy 1483–1789: Volume 2\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1900, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eA. J. Grant (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107631113, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e322 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the second 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e10. Louis XIV and Colbert\u003cbr\u003e 11. The early wars of Louis XIV\u003cbr\u003e 12. The religious history of the reign\u003cbr\u003e 13. The war with the Grand Alliance\u003cbr\u003e 14. The question of the Spanish succession\u003cbr\u003e 15. The war of the Spanish succession\u003cbr\u003e 16. The regency and the administration of Fleury\u003cbr\u003e 17. The war of the Austrian succession\u003cbr\u003e 18. The Seven Years' War\u003cbr\u003e 19. The rise of opposition to the absolute monarchy\u003cbr\u003e 20. The intellectual and social condition of France at the end of the Ancient Régime\u003cbr\u003e 21. The reign of Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e Appendix. Genealogical table to illustrate the question of the Spanish succession\u003cbr\u003e Bibliographical note\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: European history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on European history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22European%20history%20%5BHBJD%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265810780440,"sku":"9781107631113","price":27.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107631113i_2f6cc6b0-8ec7-44eb-93c4-36aed5fd01b7.jpg?v=1696770390","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-french-monarchy-1483-1789-volume-2-paperback-9781107631113","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}