Charles The Bold, Last Duke Of Burgundy: 1433-1477 (1908) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164812494)

""Charles The Bold, Last Duke Of Burgundy: 1433-1477"" is a historical biography written by Ruth Putnam and published in 1908. The book tells the story of Charles the Bold, the last Duke of Burgundy, who ruled during the late Middle Ages in Europe. The biography covers Charles' life from his birth in 1433 to his death in 1477, detailing his upbringing, education, military campaigns, political alliances, and personal relationships. The author also explores the cultural and political climate of the time, including the Hundred Years' War, the rise of the Swiss Confederacy, and the power struggles between the French and the Burgundians. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Putnam paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of Charles as a complex and ambitious leader, who was both admired and feared by his contemporaries. The book also delves into Charles' personal life, including his marriage to Margaret of York and his relationships with his children and courtiers. Overall, ""Charles The Bold, Last Duke Of Burgundy: 1433-1477"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers valuable insights into the history of Europe during the late Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ruth Putnam
ISBN-10: 1164812491
ISBN-13: 9781164812494
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 570
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d