Francois Ier, 1494-1547 (1878)

Francois Ier, 1494-1547 is a biography of the French monarch Francis I, written by Mathurin Lescure in 1878. The book explores the life and reign of Francis I, who ruled France from 1515 until his death in 1547. Lescure provides a detailed account of Francis I's childhood, his ascension to the throne, his military campaigns, his patronage of the arts, and his relationships with other European monarchs. The book also delves into the political and cultural climate of France during Francis I's reign, including the emergence of the Protestant Reformation and the Italian Wars. Overall, Francois Ier, 1494-1547 provides a comprehensive portrait of one of France's most influential monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.