Pictures of the old French court : $b Jeanne de Bourbon, Isabeau de Bavière, Anne de Bretagne

"Pictures of the Old French Court" by Catherine Bearne, recounts the lives of French queens like Jeanne de Bourbon, Isabeau de Bavière, and Anne de Bretagne during France's tumultuous late 1300s to early 1500s. The book paints a picture of court life and political games, portraying Jeanne de Bourbon's early life, family connections, and arranged marriage to the Dauphin of France, Charles. It highlights the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War and how that conflict and family alliances shaped the lives of royal figures. It is a story about the dramatic realities that defined the reigns of French queens, giving readers a look into both the personal and historical events that shaped the country and its monarchy.