HIST-308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Louis Xii Of France, Louis Xi Of France, Middle Ages
15 Nov 2020
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Al-andalus and constantinople: charles vii and louis xi. His son louis xi was known as the universal spider. When he took over, he strengthened france by diplomacy. He oversaw the manipulation of the english court from abroad. He decided to pay edward iv not to re-invade after. He also carried on the war against the dukes of burgundy. They were now led by his friend and enemy, charles the bold. Charles died in 1477 after being killed at the battle of nancy: france. France expanded to incorporate much of its modern territory. He was replaced by his son charles viii. He got france in endless warfare across italy. He died without an immediate heir in 1498. The line passed to a cousin, louis xii. This marked the rise of the valois-orleans kings of france: england. The war of the roses led to more chaos. Richard iii seized power from the rightful heir, edward v.
