Paul Murray Kendall
The enthralling and little-known story of the ugly, fat, paranoid, and ruthless king known as "the universal spider" for his incessant machinations. In the year Louis XI was born, just after the 100 Years' War, England still ruled much of France. Unifying the land became his idÃ©e fixe, and through Louis' wiliness, network of spies, and willingness to forge alliances when needed, he succeeded in pulling the country out of anarchy and achieving his goal.
History,Biography,Nonfiction,Cultural,France,Historical,Medieval,History,European History,History,Medieval History
Louis XI: The Universal Spider