"French Society presents a bird's eye view of social change in France during 'the long seventeenth century' from 1589 to 1715, covering the reigns of the first three bourbon kings, Henri IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV. It provides an original perspective on social change by examining the shifts in social solidarities, the personal bonds and loyalties acting as forces that hold society together and counteract instability and fragmentation."--BOOK JACKET
The Parlement of Aix, 1629-1659
Focusing on high court judges in Aix-en-Provence, this work reveals the unique experiences that contributed to resistance against royal authority during the Fronde. Sharon Kettering provides insights into the motivations of provincial officials, challenging the predominant focus on the Parlement of Paris and offering a fresh perspective on their role in the seventeenth-century revolts. This approach enhances the understanding of regional dynamics and the complexities of governance during a tumultuous period in French history.
A study of the impact of power politics on the historical reputation of Charles D'Albert, duc de Luynes, a royal favourite at the court of Louis XIII in early seventeenth-century France -- .