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

by Annette Finley-Croswhite

Book Overview

This 1999 book is a serious study of Henry IV's relationship with the towns of France, and offers an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship. Set in the context of the later Wars of Religion, it examines Henry's achievement in reforging an alliance with the towns by comparing his relationship with Catholic League, royal and Protestant towns. Annette Finley-Croswhite focuses on the symbiosis of three key issues: legitimacy, clientage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521025079
• ISBN13: 9780521025072
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"