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  • Several times  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    Difficult to hang style. I could not read it in one sitting. I got taken several times. But nevertheless the historical theme is fascinating because the time is little known and worth a detour ...
  • Living History  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    I read the whole series there are more than twenty years with a passionate interest. I reread it recently and I had as much fun as the first time. There are several reasons for satisfaction. First, recognize Maurice Druon to the merit of clarity in t
  • "Cult series" 2  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    "Pope Clement! ... Sir William! ... King Philip! ... Within a year, I quote you look at the judgment seat of Christ to receive your just punishment! Damn! Damn! All cursed until the thirteenth generation of your races. " It is through the smoke
  • A classic historical novel  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    The saga of the cursed kings begins with this volume entitled "The Iron King" in 1314. The author endeavors to revive the King of France Philip IV the Fair in his last year of life rich in emotions. 7 years of litigation, investigations, issues
  • History lovers - a must read!  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    This saga was recommended by a friend. I have just finished Volume 1. And what a pleasure! History of the Kingdom of France under Philippe Le Bel reads like a detective serial. It is captivating. Just finished reading this novel, as I street with my
  • End of the reign of Philip IV: an iron hand in a velvet glove ...  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    Preamble: I am a neophyte regarding historical novels. My purpose in turning to this type of reading: discover or rediscover the history of France without turning towards me as "academic" works in which dates and events are linked together linea
  • The History of France, briskly!  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    The story recounts the descent into hell of Philip the Fair, King of France, after condemning the stake representatives of the Knights Templar. Cursed until the thirteenth generation, succession of the kingdom of France is undermined. Everyone powerf
  • MISSED! 164  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    It truly is THE masterpiece pageants! More than 1,500 pages in its entirety but the time flies, especially with Robert d'Artois, sometimes cruel but so endearing (Jean Piat is certainly no stranger to this feeling). Buy it, you will not regret it bec
  • Splendid historical fresco  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    A splendid surely fictionalized historical epic but this does not detract from the author who managed to lead us in the royal family in the XIV century. Despite the 7 volumes of the series, the whole is not too large and is read quickly. The more com
  • Informative and captivating  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    In a simple, efficient yet stylish Maurice Druon describes the end of the reign of Philippe IV the Fair. He excels in the art of making us relive this rich period but often méconnue.On feels that the book is supported by important historical research
  • Rediscovering the Middle Ages  

    Cursed Kings, Volume 1: The Iron King (Pocket)
    Not only is this great saga of the cursed Kings prennante is the point that the bed in one sitting, but in addition it allows to discover an unknown period of the Middle Ages, yet very important in the construction of France. What delight historian d