France, enthusiasm of, for the Christian crusades against the infidels of Palestine, [ i. 53], [ i. 79].

The Crusaders of, and their most distinguished leaders, [ i. 87], [ i. 88].

Louis IX. engages in the second crusade, [ i. 337] et seq.

Ruled by the minister Suger, [ i. 376].

Lamentations of, for the fate of the Crusaders, [ i. 376], [ i. 377].

——, placed under the papal interdict, [ ii. 42].

Political contentions in, [ ii. 195], [ ii. 208].

Engages in the sixth crusade, [ ii. 207].

Louis IX. and several distinguished personages engage in the seventh crusade, [ ii. 347], [ ii. 348].

The nobles of, form a league to resist the exactions of the pope, [ ii. 358].