Author: PEYRE, ROGER
Title: Une Princesse de la Renaissance. Marguerite de France. Duchesse de Berry, Duchesse de Savoie. Une Amie de L'Hopital Et de Ronsard. (Signed Limited Numbered Edition)
Description: Paris: Emile Paul, Éditeur, 1902. First Edition. Modern cloth. Signed on title page with dedication by Roger Peyre. Printed in a limited numbered edition of 300 copies of which this is no. 152. Modern endpapers. Original publisher's wrappers bound in. Some pages with underlining in pencil. List of author's other works updated in neat ink hand until 1910. Pages slightly yellowed as normal for age. Slight foxing to top edge and occasional foxing to pages. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "Une Princesse de Renaissance. Marguerite de France" is a historical account that delves into the life of Marguerite de France, also known as Margaret of Valois (1553–1615). As a daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici, and sister to three French kings—Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III—Marguerite was a prominent figure during the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. The book explores her political and personal life, including her controversial marriage to Henry of Navarre (later King Henry IV of France) , which was intended to ease tensions between Catholics and Huguenots but instead led to the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. Roger Peyre provides insights into Marguerite's intelligence, her diplomatic skills, and her patronage of the arts and literature. The narrative highlights her struggles and resilience amid the religious and political conflicts of the Renaissance era, showcasing her influence on French history. Roger Peyre was a French historian and writer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specializing in Renaissance history, he focused on significant figures of French history, bringing to light their contributions and personal stories. His work on Marguerite de France reflects his interest in the interplay between politics, religion, and culture during the Renaissance. ; 24.8 x 16.5 x 1.4 cms; 109 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Duchess Savoy


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