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Francis I: The Knight-King

Francis I: The Knight-King

Richardson, Glenn

Hardcover

Series: Renaissance Lives

Political BiographiesMedieval & Renaissance HistoryFrench History

Publisher Price: $25.00

ISBN10: 1836391218
ISBN13: 9781836391210
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: Jan 23 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.68 Depth: 8.59
Language: English
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.

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