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Renaissance Monarchy - The Reigns of Henry VIII, Francis I and Charles V (Paperback, Revised)
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Renaissance Monarchy - The Reigns of Henry VIII, Francis I and Charles V (Paperback, Revised)
Series: Reconstructions in Early Modern History
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The most renowned kings of the Renaissance were the Holy Roman
Emperor Charles V, Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England.
This book is a single-volume comparative study of these rulers. It
is based on original research and the findings of a wide range of
scholars working on the 16th century. Rather than rehearsing a
traditional narrative of the period, "Renaissance Monarchy"
compares and contrasts the reigns of these sovereigns using
contemporary ideals of kingship as its starting point. Arranged to
reflect each of these ideals in turn, the chapters demonstrate how
Charles, Francis and Henry all strove to be regarded as great
warriors, effective governors and generous patrons. The book
investigates how these princes made monarchy work in practice.
Focusing on their personalities and dynastic ambition, it explains
why they were so often at war and considers their competence as
generals. It shows what they understood peace to be and why it
proved so difficult to achieve. The book examines royal
administration, law enforcement, taxation and political
representation. It also considers how these kings maintained the
respect of their subjects and fellow rulers and the roles played
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