Louis XI (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163164518)

Louis XI is a biography of the French monarch who ruled from 1461 to 1483, written by Pierre Champion. The book covers the life of Louis XI, from his childhood to his reign as king, and explores his political and military strategies, his relationships with other European powers, and his impact on French history. Champion delves into Louis XI's controversial reputation, examining his cunning and ruthless tactics, as well as his contributions to the consolidation of France as a unified nation-state. The book also discusses Louis XI's patronage of the arts, his religious beliefs, and his personal life. Overall, Louis XI provides a comprehensive and insightful look at one of France's most complex and influential rulers.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: Pierre Champion
ISBN-10: 1163164518
ISBN-13: 9781163164518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d