{"product_id":"francis-i-the-knight-king-9781836391210","title":"Francis I: The Knight-King","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compelling, concise biography of the sixteenth-century French king, whose patronage was central to Renaissance art.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Francis I of France led one of the most colorful and influential reigns of the sixteenth century. Known as the \"knight-king,\" he was a chivalric warrior, a strong ruler, and a passionate patron of the arts and the French nobility. While he faced setbacks and took significant risks, Francis left his successor a kingdom that was larger, better governed, and more stable than before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This concise biography paints a vivid portrait of Francis, exploring his achievements, challenges, and enduring legacy. It captures his role in shaping the French Renaissance, blending engaging storytelling with insights drawn from extensive primary research. Cogent and lively, this book provides a clear narrative of Francis's reign and explains why he is celebrated as France's great Renaissance monarch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenn Richardson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.59h x 5.68w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836391210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlenn Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of early modern history at St Mary's University and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His books include \u003ci\u003eWolsey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Field of Cloth of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Glenn Richardson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47699018875037,"sku":"9781836391210","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_42187606-973b-473d-a1a1-949924b194d7.jpg?v=1772695911","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/francis-i-the-knight-king-9781836391210","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}