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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: “Les Rois maudits” Written by Written by Raphael Hallett Raphael Hallett is the author of the "History" section of 501 Must-Read Books. His work appears in Encyclopaedia Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with the publisher of 501... Raphael Hallett Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov. 5, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The Accursed Kings, a series of seven historical novels by French scholar Maurice Druon that describes elite French society and the monarchy from the beginning of the 14th century to the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. The novels, published in French as Les Rois maudits from 1955 to 1977, were cited by American novelist George R.R. Martin as an inspiration for his Song of Ice and Fire series. Druon was born in 1918 and became...

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