King Spider: Some Aspects of Louis XI of France And His Companions
1929. Lewis writes that the contents of this book, then, are in the nature of marginal notes and sketches to the chronicle of Louis' time. Contents: Preliminary; Contemplation of a Skull: The Trampled Lilies; The Splendid House; Monsieur Louis De France: the Child; The Tired Heart; The Apprentice, 1436-1461; The Craftsman, 1461-1483; Some Letters of Louis XI; Three Familiars: Messire Philippe De Commynes; Master Olivier Le Daim, Barber-Surgeon; Dr. Jacques Coictier; Three Ecclesiastics: Cardinal Jehan Balue; Bishop Thomas Basin; Friar Olivier Maillard; Three Artists: Jehan Van Ockeghem, Musician; Arnoul Greban, Dramatist; Francois Villon, Poet; Appendices: Our Lady of Clery; The Rosebush of War; and Principal Sources. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.