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Leonie Frieda
Leonie Frieda is a historian best known for her biography, Catherine de Medici. Her writing brings historical figures to life for a wide audience.
Francis I
Synopsis
Explore the life of Francis I, Catherine de Medici's father-in-law and the King of France, who embodied the Renaissance ideal. This biography delves into his role as an aesthete, diplomat, and the founder of modern France, whose strong will shaped his kingdom into a European superpower. Discover how Francis introduced the Renaissance to France and became the prototype for French national identity, leaving an enduring legacy of patriotism.
