The ascendancy of France, 1598-1715 by Henry Offley Wakeman

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Author Wakeman, Henry Offley, 1852-1899
LoC No. 01026677
Title The ascendancy of France, 1598-1715
Edition 2nd edition.
Original Publication London: Rivington, Percival and Co., 1897.
Series Title Periods of European history. Period 5
Credits Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Ascendancy of France, 1598-1715" by Henry Offley Wakeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the significant period of French history following the end of the Wars of Religion, detailing how France emerged as a dominant power in Europe under the leadership of its kings, particularly Louis XIV. It examines key events and figures that shaped the geopolitics of the era, analyzing France's strategies, conflicts with rival nations, and internal developments. The opening of the book sets the stage for this pivotal era by discussing the broader landscape of Europe at the beginning of the 17th century. Wakeman outlines the political fragmentation and religious turmoil in Germany and the implications for France, which had recently found a measure of stability under Henry IV. The text outlines the country's transition from chaotic civil wars to a stronger centralized monarchy, hinting at the challenges Henry IV faced in unifying France and reestablishing its influence on the continental stage. The author emphasizes Henry IV's policies aimed at consolidating power and fostering economic recovery, setting the context for France's ascendancy during the subsequent years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Europe -- History -- 17th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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