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Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589-1610
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Henry IV and the Towns: The Pursuit of Legitimacy in French Urban Society, 1589-1610
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) S. Annette Finley-Croswhite
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| Series | Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | World history - c 1500 to c 1750 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521025072
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| Classifications | Dewey:944.031092 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
6 Tables, unspecified; 1 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
16 March 2006 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This 1999 book is a serious study of Henry IV's relationship with the towns of France, and offers an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship. Set in the context of the later Wars of Religion, it examines Henry's achievement in reforging an alliance with the towns by comparing his relationship with Catholic League, royal and Protestant towns. Annette Finley-Croswhite focuses on the symbiosis of three key issues: legitimacy, clientage and absolutism. Henry's pursuit of political legitimacy and his success at winning the support of his urban subjects is traced over the course of his reign. Clientage is examined to show how Henry used patron-client relations to win over the towns and promote acceptance of his rule. By restoring legitimacy to the monarchy, Henry not only ended the religious wars but also strengthened the authority of the crown and laid the foundations of absolutism.
Reviews'... a balanced and lucid analysis ...'. Huguenot Society Proceedings
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