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Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589-1610 (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History)
by S. Annette Finley-Croswhite
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (1999-09-13)
ISBN: 0521620171
EAN: 9780521620178
Dewy Decimal #: 944.031092
Hardcover: 236 pages
Condition: Very Good
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Product Description
This book is the first serious study of Henry IV's relationship with the towns of France. Rejected by a majority of his subjects because of his Protestant faith, Henry spent the early years of his reign conquering his kingdom through the use of force, persuasion, bribery, and conciliation. By reopening the lines of communication between the crown and the towns, he strengthened the French monarchy. Thus while this book is not a biography of the King, it offers an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship.
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