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Book SynopsisSister to the king of France, queen of Navarre, gifted writer, religious reformer, and patron of the arts - in her many roles, Marguerite de Navarre (1492-1549) was one of the most important figures of the French Renaissance. This title offers her biography in English.
Trade ReviewA sympathetic, richly-colored portrait of an extraordinary woman. -- Mary B. McKinley Renaissance Quarterly A well-written, engrossing biography, a welcome addition to any medievalist's library -- Mihaela Luiza Florescu Comitatus This thorough, well-written volume is necessary and informative reading. -- Leanna Bridge Rezvani Sixteenth Century Journal
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Chronology Map Genealogy 1. Mother of the Renaissance 2. Education of a Lady (1492-1515) 3. Queen in All but Name (1515-1520) 4. The Bishop of Meaux (1521-1524) 5. Envoy Extraordinary (1524-1526) 6. Queen of Navarre (1526-1533) 7. Politics and Religion (1534-1539) 8. Courtly Love-and Marriage (1539-1543) 9. And Then There Was One (1543-1547) 10. Pearls from the Pearl of Princesses (1547-1549) Notes References Index
