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Catherine De'Medici

Catherine De'Medici( )
Author: Knecht, R. J.
Series title:Profiles in Power Ser.
ISBN:978-0-582-08241-0
Publication Date:Dec 1997
Publisher:Longman Publishing
Book Format:Paperback
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Book Description:

Catherine de' Medici (1518-89) is one of the most controversial of all historical figures. Wife of one French King and mother of three others she was as Regent and Queen Mother, a key figure in the French Wars of Religion. Praised as a peacemaker she has also been blamed for the Massacre of St Bartholomew (24 August 1572): Professor Knecht goes behind the familiar Black Legend to assess the real Catherine; and while no attempt is made to whitewash her he reveals a more sympathetic and,...
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Book Details
Pages:352
Detailed Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Royalty
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):21.6 x 13.8 x 1.9 cm
Book Weight:0.433 Kilograms



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