Download or read book The French Monarchy 1483-1789: Volume 1 written by A. J. Grant and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1900, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy.