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A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3

By François Guizot
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The volume surveys late medieval France under successive monarchs, tracing how royal incapacity and rival noble houses fractured authority and invited foreign intervention. It follows factional struggles among princes, the course of the English wars, and the rise of Joan of Arc as a turning point that aids restoration of royal authority. The narrative proceeds to the reign that consolidated royal power and then to the Italian wars of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, examining diplomatic maneuvering, military campaigns, court politics, and the institutional shifts that moved France from feudal disorder toward greater centralization.

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François Guizot

François Guizot (1787-1874) was a prominent French historian, politician, and statesman, known for his extensive works on the history of France and England. His most notable contributions include "A Popular History of England" and "A Popular History of France," which provide comprehensive overviews of their respective histories from ancient times to the modern era. Guizot's writings reflect his deep engagement with the political and social issues of his time, as well as his belief in the importance of historical understanding for the development of society. In addition to his historical works, he also wrote on topics related to Christianity and its role in contemporary society.

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