HENRI II & REGENCE OF CATHERINE DE'MEDICI

The challenges of ruling

An episode from the series THE KINGS OF FRANCE

Synopsis

This series explores the history of France through its kings, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, by uncovering how each one reigned, his specificities, skills and failings.

Is it possible to find a balance between personal life and political governance? What are the biggest obstacles that these kings had to overcome? What does it take to be a "good king"?