description: The enthralling and little-known story of the ugly, fat, paranoid, and ruthless king known as "the universal spider" for his incessant machinations. In the year Louis XI was born, just after the 100 Years' War, England still ruled much of France. Unifying the land became his idée fixe, and through Louis' wiliness, network of spies, and willingness to forge alliances when needed, he succeeded in pulling the country out of anarchy and achieving his goal.
language: English
title: Louis XI
titlecomplete: Louis XI
characters: Louis XI of France, Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France
genres: Biography, Medieval, France, History, European History, Nonfiction, Medieval History
ratings_count: 129
places: France
publisher: see notes for publisher info