A biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151), regent of France and abbot of one of the most important abbeys in Europe during the time of the Georgian reforms in which the author questions his reputation both as architect of French royal power and of St Denis. In the MEDIEVAL WORLD series.
A biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151), regent of France and abbot of one of the most important abbeys in Europe during the time of the Georgian refor...
Offers a re-appraisal of Charles the Bald's achievement in his own time, and also explains why Charles, in spite of himself, can be seen as the maker of France.
Offers a re-appraisal of Charles the Bald's achievement in his own time, and also explains why Charles, in spite of himself, can be seen as the maker ...
Part of the "Medieval World" series, this text examines the role of English noblewomen in the later Middle Ages, covering such areas as marriage, the household, lifestyle and travel, estates and revenue, lordship and patronage and religious practices.
Part of the "Medieval World" series, this text examines the role of English noblewomen in the later Middle Ages, covering such areas as marriage, the ...
This text studies the structures of a bastard feudal society in the context of aristocratic power and domination as it was exercised over a period of five centuries or more. A range of specialist studies are brought into focus and their general significance is evaluated.
This text studies the structures of a bastard feudal society in the context of aristocratic power and domination as it was exercised over a period of ...
During the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinian (527-565), major legal reforms were carried out, vast numbers of architecturally distinguished buildings were erected, wars were launched against established powers in Africa and Italy, innovations were made to the administration of the empire, and the postion of the Christian religion and that of non-Christians in the empire were both changaed considerably. This book offers a full study of Justinian's life and times, making use of the wide variety of sources available. It also examines the general question of how the civilization of...
During the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinian (527-565), major legal reforms were carried out, vast numbers of architecturally distinguished bui...
First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. This important new study draws on strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements and offers new insights into a fascinating period.
First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from...
In recent times it has been fashionable to disdain the reign of King Richard I. Serious historians apply differing standards to the history of Richard's reign than popular ones. This study clarifies his position and reign using modern analytical tools.
In recent times it has been fashionable to disdain the reign of King Richard I. Serious historians apply differing standards to the history of Richard...
The Welsh princes were one of the most important ruling elites in medieval western Europe. This volume examines their behaviour, influence and power in a period when the Welsh were struggling to maintain their independence and identity in the face of Anglo-Norman settlement.
The Welsh princes were one of the most important ruling elites in medieval western Europe. This volume examines their behaviour, influence and power i...
