Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 982
Book Description
Catalogue
Monsieur. Second Sons in the Monarchy of France, 1550–1800
Author: Jonathan Spangler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000482901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000482901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.
A Catalogue of Rare and Valuable Books on the Fine Arts
The Collection of Autograph Letters and Historical Documents
Author: Alfred Morrison
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Catalogue of a Collection of Early French Books in the Library of C. Fairfax Murray
Author: Charles Fairfax Murray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe, French-speaking
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe, French-speaking
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
The Armand Hammer Collection
Author: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Publisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Catalogue of Works on the Fine Arts Offered at the Net Prices Affixed
Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A Record of Armour Sales, 1881-1924
Author: Francis Henry Cripps-Day
Publisher:
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Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Catalogue of Printed Books
Report
Author: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description