The Birth of Nobility
Constructing Aristocracy in England and France, 900-1300
Published on 23. October 2015
384 pages
978-1-317-87827-8 (ISBN)
Description
For 300 years separate and mutually uncomprehending English and French historiographies have confused the history of medieval aristocracy. Unpicking the basic assumptions behind both national traditions, this book explains them, reconciles them and offers entirely new ways to take the study of aristocracy forward in both England and France.
The Birth of Nobility analyses the enormous international field of publications on the subject of medieval aristocracy, breaking it down into four key debates: noble conduct, noble lineage, noble class and noble power. Each issue is subjected to a thorough review by comparing current scholarship with what a vast range of historical source material actually says. It identifies the points of divergence in the national traditions of each of these debates and highlights where they have been mutually incomprehensible.
For students studying medieval Europe.
The Birth of Nobility analyses the enormous international field of publications on the subject of medieval aristocracy, breaking it down into four key debates: noble conduct, noble lineage, noble class and noble power. Each issue is subjected to a thorough review by comparing current scholarship with what a vast range of historical source material actually says. It identifies the points of divergence in the national traditions of each of these debates and highlights where they have been mutually incomprehensible.
For students studying medieval Europe.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
13,30 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-87827-8 (9781317878278)
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Content
FOREWORD INTRODUCTION PART ONE : NOBLE CONDUCT PART TWO : NOBLE DESCENT PART THREE : NOBLE CLASS PART FOUR : NOBLE LORDSHIP SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
