{"product_id":"francis-i-the-knight-king-hardcover","title":"Francis I: The Knight-King - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlenn Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling, concise biography of the sixteenth-century French king, whose patronage was central to Renaissance art.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Francis I of France led one of the most colorful and influential reigns of the sixteenth century. Known as the \"knight-king,\" he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler, and a passionate patron of the arts and the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed, and more stable than before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges, and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis's reign and explains why he is celebrated as France's great Renaissance monarch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlenn Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of early modern history at St Mary's University and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His books include \u003ci\u003eWolsey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Field of Cloth of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.59 x 5.68 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53120220365107,"sku":"9781836391210","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/pDysivXED99781836391210.webp?v=1773075809","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/francis-i-the-knight-king-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}