Renaissance Monarchy: The Reigns of Henry VIII, Francis I and Charles V (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780340731437)

What determined success or failure in Renaissance monarchy? Why was warfare endemic in Europe in the early sixteenth century and how did the great cultural and artistic changes of the period flourish amid this conflict? How did rival kings relate to each other and what steps did they each take
to strengthen their monarchies? In short, how did they govern? Renaissance Monarchy approaches these and related issues in a revealing way, providing the first single-volume comparative history of the most renowned kings of the Renaissance: the Holy Roman Empire Charles V, Francis I of France and
Henry VIII of England. Bringing these three kings together, out of the relative isolation in which they are each studied, adds a fresh dimension to our understanding of contemporary ideals of kingship and reveals how these monarchs strove to be regarded as great warriors, effective governors and
generous patrons.

Author: Glenn Richardson
ISBN-10: 0340731435
ISBN-13: 9780340731437
Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2002
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.46w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2002 pg. 684

About the Author

Glenn Richardson is Senior Lecturer in History at St Mary's University College, UK