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Capetians (e)

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Continuum, 2007 - History
Following the demise of the Carolingian dynasty in 987 the French lords chose Hugh Capet as their king. He was the founder of a dynasty that lasted until 1328. Although for much of this time, the French kings were weak, and the kingdom of France was
  

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Cracking read. Knows a lot about France.

Review: The Capetians: Kings of France, 987-1328

User Review  - Simon Jones - Goodreads

Interesting to see things from the French perspective for historical events which are familiar from an English one, in particular the Angevin period and Third Crusade. Enjoyed it - leads nicely into the 100 years war. Read full review

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Contents

1 Carolingian Francia
1
2 The rise of the Robertians
23
3 The new principalities 8001000
47
4 The first Capetian kings 9871031
67
5 Successful failures 10311108
97
6 The Fat and the Young 110880
129
7 Philip the Great
167
8 King and Saint Louis IX 122670
201
9 The Bold and the Fair 12701314
237
10 The end of the line 131428
277
11 Achievements and legacy
289
Notes
309
Bibliography
323
Index
329
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