The French Renaissance court, 1483-1589 / Robert J. Knecht.
The French Renaissance court, 1483-1589 / Robert J. Knecht.
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New Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2008.
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N944.027/13
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English
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Physical content
xxiii, 415 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. The Golden Years, 1483-1559 -- Ch. 2. One Kingdom, Two Capitals -- Ch. 3. The Court -- Ch. 4. The Courtier -- Ch. 5. The Daily Round -- Ch. 6. Outdoor Pursuits -- Ch. 7. Ceremonies -- Ch. 8. Summit Meetings -- Ch. 9. Royal Builders -- Ch. 10. Art Patronage -- Ch. 11. 'Father of Letters' -- Ch...
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Publisher
New Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2008.
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
c2008.
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"The court of France in the sixteenth century has often been seen merely as a focus of political intrigue and conflict, but it was also a cultural centre in which the visual arts, music, literature and sport flourished. This book traces for the first time in English the court's evolution from a nomadic institution to a more sedentary one in the cou...
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The French Renaissance court, 1483-1589 / Robert J. Knecht.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-383) and index.
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c2008.
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N944.027/13
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74VMQO8BwvNb
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ISBN
0300118511 (alk. paper)
9780300118513 (alk. paper)
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944.027
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991000434149702626
