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Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589 1610

Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589 1610

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Series: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History

French History

ISBN10: 0521025079
ISBN13: 9780521025072
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Mar 16 2006
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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.

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