Agnès Sorel and the French Monarchy: History, Gallantry, and National Identity

by Tracy Adams

Agn?s Sorel (1428-1450), beautiful favourite of Charles VII of France and first in the long genealogy of French royal mistresses, was mysteriously poisoned in the prime of life. Agn?s, part of a network of royal "favourites," is equally interesting for her political activity. And yet, no scholarly study in English of her exists. This study brings her story to an English-speaking audience, examining her in her historical context, that is, the factional...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641893524
• ISBN13: 9781641893527
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: ARC Humanities Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"