French monarchy

Author: Wang Zhonghe
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In the year 800 AD, Charlemagne was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor, establishing a powerful empire. By the time of his grandchildren, the empire was divided into three, namely France, Germany, and Italy. The Capetian dynasty, established in 987 AD, ruled France for over eight hundred years until 1848. This book features numerous rare images that many readers have not seen before. Through concise introductions to the dynasties that ruled France, it presents a richly illustrated narrative, interweaving significant historical events and interesting anecdotes about the kings of each dynasty. This allows readers to gain a clear understanding of the formation, development, and splendid civilization of France, as well as the challenges and struggles it has faced on its journey forward.