Charles the Bold

By Werner Paravicini (foreword), Richard Vaughan, Vaughan, Richard

Subjects: Royalty, Charles,, Biography, Biography & Autobiography, Charles, History / Medieval, Burgundy, Medieval, House of Valois, 1363-1477, Biography/Autobiography, Kings and rulers, France, biography, France, kings and rulers, Valois, house of, World history, Burgundy (France), European history: c 500 to c 1500, Charles, duke of burgundy, 1433-1477, Biography / Autobiography, Europe - France, Europe, History, Burgundy (france), history, Duke of Burgundy,, Historical - General, 1433-1477

Description: Synopsis Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment.