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Synopsis

The reign of Blanche I (1425-1441) had a major impact on our history, even though she was a humble queen, too much so in view of the wickedness of her husband, the king consort John II. Insatiable, he ruled Navarre in a way that harmed the kingdom, representing a turning point in the history of Navarre. This violent but clever man brought the kingdom to ruin with his private wars, his lust for power and his poor judgement. Regarding the book, Jean-Louis Davant first gives a comprehensive historical introduction to help situate Blanche I's reign in the context of its time, helping the reader to better understand both the tragedy itself and the historical figures involved in it.