Accursed KingsMaurice Druon
Accursed Kings
by Maurice Druon · first published 2014
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Recommended: The Accursed Kings by Maurice Druon [0]. An historical novel covering from the death of Jacques de Molay by the hands of Philippe le Bel to the beginning of the hundred years war. One of the novel is "The She-Wolf of France".…
on “Queens of Infamy: Isabella of France” ↗If you're into Historical novels, there are two books that take place during the Avignon papacy: The Dream of Scipio (Iain Pears) and the series The Accursed Kings (Maurice Druon). The first one is quite well written (being a Iain Pears novel), and both are fairly accurate with regard to the period, being written by historians.
on “The story of the Avignon papacy and an acclaimed Rhône wine” ↗As a Game of Thrones fan who likes history, I've loved to read the Accursed Kings from Maurice Druon. I just couldn't let go of the book once I started - I wish schools taught history like that! The series of books has largely inspired George R. R. Martin's novels, and you will recognize…
on “Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade?” ↗Read Maurice Druon's books called The Accursed Kings. It explains a lot about the topic and also sheds light on some of the happenings today ;).
on “The Knights Templar started London's first bank (2017)” ↗