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Routledge Monsieur: Second Sons in French Monarchy 1550-1800

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This scholarly volume presents the first comprehensive history of the royal spare in early modern France, focusing on the younger brothers of kings known as 'Monsieur'. Spanning from the Wars of Religion through the French Revolution, the book offers a comparative examination of four royal princes whose unique position granted them exceptional privileges and prestige whilst simultaneously constraining their political activities and personal aspirations. Each chapter explores distinct dimensions of the lives of Francois Duke of Alencon, Gaston Duke of Orleans, Philippe Duke of Orleans, and their contemporaries, revealing how proximity to power shaped their roles in French court politics and dynastic affairs. Published by Routledge, this detailed historical study illuminates the complex relationships between reigning monarchs and their ambitious younger brothers, offering fresh insights into royal succession, courtly intrigue, and the political limitations imposed on secondary princes during a transformative period in French history.

Key Features

Covers four French royal princes across 250 years of monarchy from 1550 to 1800, examining their political roles and personal constraints.

Comparative analysis of Francois Duke of Alencon, Gaston Duke of Orleans, Philippe Duke of Orleans, and other secondary heirs to the French throne.

Explores the paradox of royal privilege and severe limitations faced by younger brothers in the monarchy of early modern France.

Routledge publication offering scholarly depth on court politics during the Wars of Religion and French Revolution era.

Examines how proximity to power shaped dynastic relationships, political activities, and the lives of royal spares in France.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 November 2021
Listed Since
05 June 2021

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