The Briennes: The Rise and Fall of a Champenois Dynasty in the Age of the Crusades, C. 950-1356

ISBN-13: 9781107196902 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 238 str.

Guy Perry

Opis

The first comprehensive study of the Brienne dynasty, a fascinating example of the international aristocracy in the central Middle Ages.

Recenzje

'… provides an excellent basis for further work to be carried out on this intriguing and adventurous dynasty.' Simon John, Speculum

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. 'Between Bar-sur-Aube and Rosnay' (c.950–1191); 2. Breakthrough and high point (c.1191–1237); 3. In the pages of Joinville (c.1237–1267); 4. The Angevins and Athens (c.1267–1311); 5. Hubris and nemesis (c.1311–1356); Conclusion.