A cheat sheet for lazy history buffs. Kings and Queens of France. 987–1498
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A cheat sheet for lazy history buffs. Kings and Queens of France. 987–1498
14.99 €
A new historical cheat sheet from Alexandra Marinina. This time, it's French. Paris, Versailles, brilliant kings, daring queens, graceful ladies-in-waiting, and bold musketeers... Who among us hasn't been enchanted by France and its history since childhood? With a special Marinina-esque humor, the book tells the story of the French kings, beginning with Hugo Capet, founder of the Capetian dynasty, and ending with Charles VIII of the Valois dynasty. You'll discover who these people were, their talents and shortcomings, and the hopes and dreams they cherished.
- Who, having become king at 38 (almost elderly at the time), so skillfully wove intrigues that he earned the nickname "The Spider King" and brought France's most powerful families under his control. - How Charles V the Wise, cowardly avoiding battle, finally met with retribution for the English – a terrible storm with rain and hail, unprecedented in those parts. And secured the return of his father from captivity, having negotiated better terms.
- Who, despite being deeply unhappy in his marriage, nevertheless earned the nickname "The Fortunate." And then, in his old age, stole his own son's bride and ended his days indulging in carnal pleasures in the arms of his young wife.
- Why did the queen herself, dressed like a penitent sinner in a long white shirt, barefoot and holding a candle, wander the city streets? And what did this mean for her husband, the King of France, who condemned her to public humiliation.
- Who, having become king at 38 (almost elderly at the time), so skillfully wove intrigues that he earned the nickname "The Spider King" and brought France's most powerful families under his control. - How Charles V the Wise, cowardly avoiding battle, finally met with retribution for the English – a terrible storm with rain and hail, unprecedented in those parts. And secured the return of his father from captivity, having negotiated better terms.
- Who, despite being deeply unhappy in his marriage, nevertheless earned the nickname "The Fortunate." And then, in his old age, stole his own son's bride and ended his days indulging in carnal pleasures in the arms of his young wife.
- Why did the queen herself, dressed like a penitent sinner in a long white shirt, barefoot and holding a candle, wander the city streets? And what did this mean for her husband, the King of France, who condemned her to public humiliation.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series A. Marinina. More than History