Louis XI: The Universal Spider
A Nonfiction, Medieval, France book. King Louis XI of Franceborn 3 July 1423 died 30 August 1483
The enthralling and little-known story of the ugly, fat, paranoid, and ruthless king known as "the universal spider" for his incessant machinations. In the year Louis XI was born, just after the 100 Years' War, England still ruled much of France. Unifying the land became his idée fixe, and through Louis' wiliness, network of spies, and willingness to forge alliances when needed, he succeeded in pulling the country out of anarchy and achieving his goal.
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- Pages: 640 pages
- ISBN: 9781842124116 / 1842124110
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King Louis XI of Franceborn 3 July 1423 died 30 August 1483 First let me point out that the GR blurb for this book is incorrect. Louis XI was born during the Hundred Years' War with France. He was born in 1423 which was prior to the great battle of Verneuil in 1424 and the siege of Orlans years later (as a child he met Joan of Arc). In fact the war lasted until 1453 when he was an adult. However,... One of the best history books I've read. 15th Century France & England strike you as "Medieval" with guys running around in armour and Chivalry, etc., but they had a real Renaissance mindset. The challenge of dealing with the unconquered Edward IV in England and Charles the Bold of Burgundy are a fascinating story. Louis XI wins out...
