A Cheat Sheet for Lazy History Lovers – 2. Kings and Queens of France, 987–1498
12 hrs. 1 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Alexandra Marinina
Author
Alexandra Marinina
Narrator
Igor Knyazev
Narrator
Igor Knyazev
Description
Alexandra Marinina presents a new historical book about French kings, from Hugh Capet to Charles VIII of the Valois dynasty. With sharp humor, the book tells their story, including intrigues, talents, flaws, hopes, and dreams.
In the book you can learn about:
- The king-spider who skillfully wove intrigues and brought powerful French families under his control.
- Charles V the Wise, who achieved retribution for the English and secured the best terms in negotiations.
- A king who, despite an unhappy marriage, received the nickname "Lucky" and took his bride away from his own son.
- The queen herself, who wandered the city streets in a shirt like a penitent sinner—and how this turned out for her husband, the King of France.
The book contains quotes from works by professional historians and well-known writers, but it avoids footnotes so the text remains light and engaging for the reader.
In the book you can learn about:
- The king-spider who skillfully wove intrigues and brought powerful French families under his control.
- Charles V the Wise, who achieved retribution for the English and secured the best terms in negotiations.
- A king who, despite an unhappy marriage, received the nickname "Lucky" and took his bride away from his own son.
- The queen herself, who wandered the city streets in a shirt like a penitent sinner—and how this turned out for her husband, the King of France.
The book contains quotes from works by professional historians and well-known writers, but it avoids footnotes so the text remains light and engaging for the reader.
