{"product_id":"four-princes-henry-viii-francis-i-charles-v-suleiman-the-magnificent-and-the-obsessions-that-forged-modern-europe-paperback","title":"Four Princes: Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the Obsessions That Forged Modern Europe - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Julius Norwich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bad behavior makes for entertaining history\" in this bold history of Europe, the Middle East, and the men who ruled them in the early sixteenth century (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Julius Norwich--\"the very model of a popular historian\"--is acclaimed for his distinctive ability to weave together a fascinating narrative through vivid detail, colorful anecdotes, and captivating characters. Here, he explores four leaders--Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, and Suleiman--who led their countries during the Renaissance (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancis I of France was the personification of the Renaissance, and 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 was the most powerful man of the time, and unanimously elected Holy Roman Emperor. And Suleiman the Magnificent--who stood apart as a Muslim--brought the Ottoman Empire to its apogee of political, military, and economic power. These men collectively shaped the culture, religion, and politics of their respective domains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith remarkable erudition, John Julius Norwich offers \"an important history, masterfully written,\" indelibly depicting four dynamic characters and how their incredible achievements--and obsessions with one another--changed Europe forever (\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Julius Norwich\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eA History of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eByzantium\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eAbsolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45762148303045,"sku":"9780802128096","price":27.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/QkDvP6EFHR9780802128096.webp?v=1781297036","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/four-princes-henry-viii-francis-i-charles-v-suleiman-the-magnificent-and-the-obsessions-that-forged-modern-europe-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}