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N OW that the serious study of modern languages and history is making some way in our public schools, I know of no fitter text-book for the higher forms than the Memoirs of Philip de Commines. The work of that subtle and judicious politician is by far the best example we possess of French prose, at a time when it has become perfectly clear and intelligible, while still retaining archaisms interesting to the student of the development of the French tongue. Nor is the matter of Commines less valuable. He has been justly esteemed as the first among the writers of Western Europe to rival the great names of antiquity. His work as a manual of statecraft may rank with those of Thucydides or Tacitus or Macchiavelli. But a student who should read his narrative only, might find it difficult to form any clear conception of the somewhat confused events and intrigues of the reign of Lewis XI. He might perhaps be perplexed to find that ruler presented in a light so different from that in which, owing to an early acquaintance with Quentin Durward, he may have learnt to regard him It is true that the consolidation of the French kingdom.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and reign of King Lewis XI of France. Lewis XI came to the throne after the tumultuous years of his father's reign, a time of strife and territorial conflicts with England. The author discusses the challenges Lewis XI faced, such as consolidating power, establishing a strong monarchy, defending against foreign threats, and grappling with internal divisions. The book sheds light on Lewis XI's political strategies, including his use of diplomacy, military force, and alliances with the powerful Duke of Burgundy. It explores the complexities of feudal society, the influence of the Church, and the economic and social conditions of the period. Through the author's analysis, readers gain insights into the political landscape of 15th-century France and the reign of a cunning and ambitious king who sought to shape the destiny of his kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282626839_0
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