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This book provides a fascinating account of the lives and intrigues of the women who figured prominently in the 16th-century Valois court. Written by Imbert de Saintamand, a French historian and author, this volume offers a nuanced portrayal of figures like Catherine de' Medici,... Read Full Overview

This book provides a fascinating account of the lives and intrigues of the women who figured prominently in the 16th-century Valois court. Written by Imbert de Saintamand, a French historian and author, this volume offers a nuanced portrayal of figures like Catherine de' Medici,... Read Full Overview

Biographies of many of the women influential in the later Valois court, from Marguerite, sister of Francis I, to Catherine de Medici, mother of Charles IX, still a minor when he inherited the throne. Thus Catherine became his regent, and heavily influential in French internal... Read Full Overview

Women of the Valois Court is a historical book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand. The book explores the lives of the women who lived in the French court during the Valois dynasty, which spanned from the late 14th century to the mid-16th century. The author delves into the personal... Read Full Overview

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

Women of the Valois Court is a historical book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand. It is a detailed account of the lives of the women who lived in the court of the Valois kings of France. The book covers the period from the reign of Charles V in the 14th century to the reign of... Read Full Overview