Francis I – The Knight–King : The Knight-King
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Renaissance Lives
ISBN-10
1836391218
ISBN-13
9781836391210
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Imprint
Reaktion Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 10th, 2025
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
562 grams
Dimensions
22.20 x 14.80 x 2.10 cms
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A vivid portrait of the achievements, challenges and legacy of the ‘knight-king’, Francis I.
Francis I of France led one of the most colourful and influential courts of the sixteenth century. Known as the ‘knight–king’, he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler and a passionate patron of the arts and of the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed and more stable than before. This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis’s reign and explains why he is celebrated as France’s great Renaissance monarch.
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