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The Knight-King
出版Reaktion Books, Limited, 2025-11
主題Biography & Autobiography / PoliticalHistory / Europe / FranceHistory / Europe / Medieval
ISBN18363912189781836391210
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Wj8d0QEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋A compelling, concise biography of the sixteenth-century French king, whose patronage was central to Renaissance art.



Francis I of France led one of the most colorful and influential reigns of the sixteenth century. Known as the "knight-king," he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler, and a passionate patron of the arts and the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed, and more stable than before.



This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges, and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis's reign and explains why he is celebrated as France's great Renaissance monarch.