An epitome of all the lives of the kings of France From Pharamond the first, to the now most Christian King Levvis the thirteenth. With a relation of the famous battailes of the two kings of England, who were the first victorious princes that conquered France. Translated out of the French coppy by R.B. Esq.

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Attributed by the translator to Philippe de Commynes, though the period covered continues after his death. Sometimes also attributed to Robert Basset. "To the generous reader" signed: R.B., i.e. Richard Brathwait? Robert Basset?. Probably compiled from a number of authors; see Black, M.W. Richard Brathwait, 1928, p. 145. With an additional title page, engraved: The epitome of all the lives of the French kings from Pharamond ye first to the now regning Lewis the 13 contaynening [sic] all there chefest actions. With four final contents leaves. Running title reads: The history of all the French kings. Reproduction of the original in Cambridge University Library.