Francis I: The Maker of Modern FranceFrancis I (1494-1547) was inconstant, amorous, hot-headed and flawed. Arguably he was also the most significant king that France ever had. |
Contents
Title Page | |
List of Monarchs of France | |
A Prophecy Fulfilled | |
The Enemy Within CHAPTER 11 Nothing Remains Save Honour | |
The King Without a Country CHAPTER 13 A King Restored CHAPTER 14 A Reversal of Fortune | |
Violent Beginnings and Peaceful Ends CHAPTER 16 A Trio of Marriages | |
Allies of Necessity CHAPTER 18 Friendships Old and | |
God Governs the Hearts of Men CHAPTER 20 In Spite of These Wretched Backbiters | |
Salvation and Redemption CHAPTER 22 Tears and Continual Lamentations | |
Epilogue | |
By the Same Author | |
Acknowledgements | |
Illustrations Copyright | |
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