Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477

"Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477" by Ruth Putnam is a historical book that tells the story of Charles the Bold, the final Duke of Burgundy, and his time ruling in the 1400s. It not only explores the kind of person that Charles was, but how he affected Burgundy, France, and the Holy Roman Empire. The story begins in Dijon, where Charles was born, and describes the important events that took place there, highlighting his father's rule and the complex social life of the time. It introduces how everyone had certain expectations for Charles since he was the only rightful heir to his father, Philip the Good. The book gives an understanding of how Philip influenced his son’s upbringing, the political marriages that were made, and the early experiences of children that shaped their futures during a time with lots of competition and desires.