Abstract
This chapter describes France from Charles VIII to the rise of Catherine de’Medici. Charles VIII came to the throne as a 13 year old, and, for the next nine years, was the puppet of his sister. Charles, by this dynastic marriage, was King of all France, and he seized the opportunity to become ruler as well. In 1498, Charles died and Louis of Orléans became Louis XII. Charles's advisers were certainly against his extravagant plans for an Italian campaign. Maximilian was pleased that the decision had been taken, and Henry VII of England saw his opportunity to invade French territory. Despite the bribes of Francis to the Electors, the Imperial title went to Charles of Austria. By the Treaty of Cambrai, France gave up her claims in Italy, Artois, and Flanders. Montmorency advised Henry against intervention in Italy; peace was maintained until 1551, when a plan was made to help the German Lutheran princes in their struggle with the Emperor.
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