Glenn Richardson
Renaissance Monarchy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340731437
- author:
- Glenn Richardson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 231 mm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Renaissance Monarchy: A Comparative History of Three Great Kings This comprehensive history brings together the reigns of Charles V, Francis I and Henry VIII in a single volume, offering a fresh perspective on the monarchies of Europe during the Renaissance. By comparing these three kings, Glenn Richardson sheds new light on the ideals of kingship and how they were pursued by each ruler. The book explores how warfare shaped European politics in the early sixteenth century, and how cultural and artistic developments flourished despite conflict. It also examines the relationships between rival monarchs and their strategies for strengthening their powers. By studying these three kings together, Richardson reveals the complexities of Renaissance monarchy and its enduring legacy. Through a revealing analysis, this book provides a unique understanding of the contemporary ideals of kingship and how they were put into practice by some of history's most famous rulers.
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