Henry IV and the towns : the pursuit of legitimacy in French urban society, 1589-1610 /

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"This book is the first serious study of Henry IV's relationship with the towns of France and offers an in-depth analysis of a crucial aspect of his craft of kingship. Set in the context of the later Wars of Religion, it examines Henry's achievement in reforging an alliance with the t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Finley-Croswhite, S. Annette
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Series:Cambridge studies in early modern history.
Subjects:
Henry > IV, > King of France, > 1553-1610.
Henry > IV, > King of France, > 1553-1610
Henri > IV > (roi de France ; > 1553-1610) > Opinion publique.
Heinrich (Frankreich, König, IV.)
Sainte Ligue (1576-1593)
1500-1599
Urban policy > France > History > 16th century.
Monarchy > France > History > 16th century.
Religion and politics > France > History > 16th century.
Politique urbaine > France > Histoire > 16e siècle.
Monarchie > France > Histoire > 16e siècle.
Religion et politique > France > Histoire > 16e siècle.
HISTORY.
Monarchy.
Religion and politics.
Urban policy.
Stadtrecht
Steden.
Staatsvorming.
Politique urbaine > France > 16e siècle.
Monarchie > France > 16e siècle.
Religion et politique > France > 16e siècle.
Geschichte 1580-1600.
France.
Frankreich
France > 1562-1598 (Guerres de religion)
France > 1589-1610 (Henri IV)
France > Politique et gouvernement > 1589-1610.
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. France in the 1580s and 1590s
  • 2. Brokering clemency in 1594: the case of Amiens
  • 3. Henry IV's ceremonial entries: the remaking of a king
  • 4. Henry IV and municipal franchises in Catholic League towns
  • 5. Henry IV and municipal franchises in royalist and Protestant towns
  • 6. Clientage and clemency: the making of municipal officials
  • 7. Urban protest in Poitiers and Limoges: the pancarte riots
  • 8. Municipal finance and debt: the case of Lyons
  • Conclusion: Henry IV, urban autonomy, and French absolutism.

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