Renaissance, Absolutism & Aesthetic Shifts — 3-Volume Scholarly Bundle

A rich trio of French-language academic works exploring the political, social, and cultural transformations of France from the 1500s to the 1700s. From the humanist ferment of the Renaissance to the grandeur of Louis XIV’s court, this set offers deep insight into the forces that shaped modern France.

Included Titles:
1.     Le XVIe Siècle — Bartolomé Bennassar & Jean Jacquart
Collection U, Armand Colin, 1973, softcover, 359 pages
A sweeping overview of 16th-century France, marked by exploration, religious upheaval, and the birth of modern statecraft.
2.     Le XVIIe Siècle — François Lebrun
Collection U, Armand Colin, 1974, softcover, 375 pages
A study of France’s “Grand Siècle,” tracing the consolidation of royal power and the social tensions beneath its glittering surface.
3.     Baroque et Classicisme — Victor Tapié
Collection Pluriel, Hachette, 1980, paperback, 509 pages
A masterful analysis of the artistic and intellectual currents that defined two centuries of French cultural expression.

Why This Set Matters
Together, these volumes offer a cohesive narrative of France’s transformation—from Renaissance humanism to the structured elegance of Classicism. Ideal for students of history, art, and literature.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be  underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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