Enthusiasm of, for the seventh crusade, [ ii. 362], [ ii. 363], [ ii. 365].

Improved state of society in, [ ii. 364].

Innocent IV. takes charge of the kingdom during the absence of Louis IX., [ ii. 368].

State of her navy, [ ii. 369].

Consternation of, on receiving the news of the defeat and capture of Louis IX. by the Egyptians, [ ii. 452].

France undertakes a second crusade under Louis IX., assisted by various powers, [iii. 24] et seq.

Invades the coast of Barbary, where Louis dies, [iii. 117].

Her troops take possession of Rome, [iii. 194].

Political troubles of, [iii. 112], [iii. 113].