The letters of Francis I: culture, style of rule and the written word
David Potter
This article aims to do a number of things: in the year 500th anniversary Francis I’s accession it asks why there is as yet no project for systematic edition his letters and how this might be achieved. It goes on examine cultural context king’s letter-writing then extent personal participation composition many sent out name. Finally, examines more draws striking contrast between so-called intimate literary collections actual autograph letters. hoped way point towards problematic beginning serious approach correspondence.
French History