Diane de Poitiers
The early life of Diane de Poitiers showed her to be one of the most ambitious women of the Renaissance.
Sep 28, 2007
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Lorri Brown
Daughters of Francois I
Life was not always easy for royal daughters.
Sep 21, 2007
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Lorri Brown
Sons of Francois I
Brief outline of the sons of King Francois I and Queen Claude; Francois the Dauphin, Henri II and Charles, Duc de Orleans.
Sep 15, 2007
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Lorri Brown
Palaces of Francois I
Brief description and history of four royal palaces in France, that were influenced by the Renaissance and Francois I.
Sep 8, 2007
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Lorri Brown
Paris History from the French Revolution
Told through the eyes of the working class, criminals, French artists, poets, street people and sex trader workers, this book of Paris history is intriguing.
Jul 8, 2007
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Lori Henry
Rallying Change
Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.
May 21, 2007
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Lyn Michaud
The Eiffel Tower
Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Worlds Fair, the Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most recognizable structure in the world.
Dec 17, 2006
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Lorri Brown
Marie de Guise
Often left in the shadow of her infamous daughter, Marie de Guise is the perfect example of a renaissance noblewoman in sixteenth century Europe.
Dec 3, 2006
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Lorri Brown