The family trees of the kings of France

The Family Trees of the Kings of France

The French monarchy is indistinguishable from the history of the country itself. Over the centuries, it has shaped the institutions and territory. From Clovis to Napoleon III, all the kings or emperors have made a contribution to the building of France.

What were the main dynasties of French kings and emperors ? What was the order of succession of monarchs to the throne of France ? Why did certain dynasties die out, to be replaced by another ? These are the questions answered by this book. It will be of particular use to high school and university students or, more simply, to anybody with an interest in the history of France or a need for information on a given king or his family. All the dynasties are covered here, from Merovingians to Bonapartes, in the form of clear, comprehensive family trees. Biographies of the various sovereigns also give a brief overview of the main events occurring during their reigns.