Henry IV and the Towns - The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589-1610 (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History
Release date:	August 1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	S. Annette Finley-Croswhite
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-62017-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	0-521-62017-1
Barcode:	9780521620178

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