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Chargement... Four Princes: Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the Obsessions that Forged Modern Europe (édition 2016)par John Julius Norwich (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. A lively group biography, covering the main part of the Rennaissance in Europe. These men were of a generation, and did have a number of shared problems so the grouping is easily justified. The porttraits are well chosen, and thes selection of lesser pplayers is well done. A lightish read, but there is a crtain amount of meat here. ( ) The quartet of regents in the subtitle were contemporaries in the first half of the sixteenth century and two were related as brothers-in-law! The four men re-shaped the geo-political, religious and cultural world of the the time, and their successes and failures still reverberate today. Norwich, as always conveys mastery of the material with an easily accessible style that makes it sound like he's writing just for you. Julian Elfer is a young British narrator who performs with a sure command of the text and language (a little French a little Latin, a little Spanish...) The start of the 16th century was one of those great periods of transition. Traditionally, it marks the beginning of the modern era. Only a few years prior Europeans had rediscovered America and found a sea route to Asia - and with that new wealth flowed into Europe. Printing with movable type had led to an increased spread of literacy and with it knowledge. And the values of the Medieval era had been challenged by Martin Luther and the Reformation. In the first half of the 16th century four princes dominated European politics. This book provides an eminently readable account of how they shaped modern Europe. John Julius Norwich, in his book "Four Princes", provides a look at European history during the early part of the 16th Century by covering the near simultaneous reigns of Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, and Suleiman the Magnificant. Henry VIII, of course, ruled England; Francis I ruled over France; Charles V ruled over the Spanish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire; and Suleiman was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Henry is probably best known for his six wives, his fight with the Pope and the subsequent proclaiming himself head of the Church of England. Suleiman expanded the Ottoman Empire in eastern Europe, and led the Ottomans into the Golden Age of the Empire. All seemed to keep a watchfull eye on each other as they forged or broke various agreements with neighboring rulers in hopes of maintaining control over lands they claimed or looked to expand where possible. It took me a long time to finish this book, but I imagine it could be interesting to history buffs or people interested in an overview of the reigns of these rulers and their impacts on Europe. This is a very interesting take on the rivalry between four rulers in the sixteenth century. Each was devoted to their religion, but was also willing to compromise for political/strategic advantage. Henry VIII was a devote Catholic but broke with the Church. Even after that, he did not actually change the liturgy or theology of the Catholic Church. Frances I was the most devote of the group, but allied with Suleiman against his fellow Christians. Charles V was the Holy Roman Emperor, but his troops brutally sacked Rome and then made alliance the apostate Henry VII. The intersection between religion and power politics meant a constantly shifting alliances and political conflict. Norwich is a very entertaining writer. He doesn't get very deep into the specifics of how decisions were made, but he does tell a good story. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
"John Julius Norwich--who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"--has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period: Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and education. Henry VIII, who was not expected to inherit the throne but embraced the role with gusto, broke with the Roman Catholic Church and appointed himself head of the Church of England. Charles V, the most powerful and industrious man at the time, was unanimously elected Holy Roman Emperor. Suleiman the Magnificent stood apart as a Muslim, and brought the Ottoman Empire to its apogee of political, military, and economic power. Against the vibrant background of the Renaissance, these four men laid the foundations for modern Europe and the Middle East. Their relations shifted dramatically, from hostile and competitive to friendly and supportive, while they collectively impacted the culture, religion, and politics of their respective domains. With remarkable expertise and flair, John Julius Norwich delves into this fascinating slice of world history, bringing the past to vivid life. His engaging, distinctive blend of erudition and brio indelibly portrays four dynamic characters, their incredible achievements, and the colorful surroundings in which they lived, while deftly examining the influence that each one had on the reigns of the others."--Provided by publisher. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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