A paperback of Knecht's comprehensive account of one of France's most important monarchs.

R. J. Knect investigates the reign of Francis I of France.

The house of Valois ruled France for 250 years, playing a crucial role in its establishment as a major European power. This extremely well-written and structure

Catherine de' Medici (1519-89) was the wife of one king of France and the mother of three more - the last, sorry representatives of the Valois, who had ruled Fr

First published in 1984, Professor Knecht's study quickly established itself as the best short account of the period. The reigns of Francis I and Henry II, span