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008			170321s2017 nyuabf b 001 0ceng
010			_a 2017003328
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100	1		_aNorwich, John Julius, _d1929- _eauthor. _915103
245	1	0	_aFour princes : _bHenry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the obsessions that forged modern Europe / _cJohn Julius Norwich.
246	3		_aHenry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the obsessions that forged modern Europe
250			_aFirst Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.
264		1	_aNew York : _bAtlantic Monthly Press, _c2017.
300			_axi, 288 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : _billustrations (some color), maps ; _c24 cm
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aThe hollow of their hands -- The flower and vigour of youth -- All is lost, save honour -- Enough, my son! -- Like a brother to the Sultan -- Noisome to our realm -- A reasonable regret -- Fray Carlos and "the drum of conquest" -- Worth celebrating.
520			_a"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.
600	0	0	_aHenry _bVIII, _cKing of England, _d1491-1547. _960571
600	0	0	_aFrancis _bI, _cKing of France, _d1494-1547. _9327168
600	0	0	_aCharles _bV, _cHoly Roman Emperor, _d1500-1558. _9135678
600	0	0	_aSüleyman _bI, _cSultan of the Turks, _d1494 or 1495-1566. _9135679
650		0	_aHistory, Modern _y16th century. _9327169
651		0	_aEurope _xHistory _y16th century. _97726
651		0	_aEurope _xKings and rulers _y16th century. _9327170
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