Synopses & Reviews
Burgundy from the late fifteenth century to the end of the sixteenth experienced a remarkable political and cultural flowering. Originally a fiefdom of France, under the Valois dukes it became an independent state, and the lives of the four dukes who created and presided over this magnificence are the subject of these four volumes, here paperbacked for the first time. On their original publication they were hailed for their contribution to the history of the European middle ages, and they have never been surpassed
An assessment of Charles's personality and his role as ruler (1467-1477), discussing his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours.
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Erudite but highly readable.... An attractive and timely repackaging of an unrivalled classic of Burgundian studies. MEDIUM AEVUM
Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment.
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The Burgundian court, from the late 15th to the end of the 16th century, was renowned for its splendour and sophistication. Originally a fiefdom of France, under the Valois dukes it became an independent state, and during the lives of the four dukes it was the centre of a great cultural flowering. This four-volume history of Burgundy, each volume covering the reign of a duke, brings the European high middle ages vividly to life.
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Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-500) and index.