272
pages, Alfred A. Knopf, ISBN-13: 978-0394507347
I
have a few books about the kings and queens of Britain which I've really
enjoyed so I thought I'd learn a little about the French kings and queens. The Lives of the Kings & Queens of
France has a lot of information, but is a bit dry, concerning itself with a
ritual recitation of facts as opposed to the occurrences of personality
dynamics, and how they can affect history. it works best as a refresher in
French history rather than for the novice. With that said, this book is
informative, enlightening, and serves as an excellent companion to the lives of
the monarchs of France; keep it close at hand when reading the history of Ancien Régime France. It is full of
information that sheds a lot of information on a period where the actions of
Kings and Queens formed what we now call France with a great guide that
contains biological information along with accomplishments and the monarch's
influence on the Kingdom. This is a very worthwhile resource to have on hand.
It covers the rulers in enough detail, without being too shallow, but without
overwhelming the reader.
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