Description Following the demise of the Carolingian dynasty in 987 the French lords chose Hugh Capet as their king.
This wide-ranging book throws fascinating light on t.
Although for much of this time, the French Kings were weak, and the kingdom of France was much smaller than it later became, the Capetians nevertheless had considerable achievements and also produced outstanding rulers, including Philip Augustus and St Louis.
He was the founder of a dynasty that lasted until 1328.
Description Following the demise of the Carolingian dynasty in 987 the French lords chose Hugh Capet as their king