Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a fresh introduction to the political history of late medieval France duing the turbulent period of the Hundred Years' War, taking into account the social, economic and religious contexts. Graeme Small considers not just the monarchy but also prelates, noble networks and the emerging municipalities in this new analysis.
Review
"A very good book which deals with its subject in a clear, thorough, well-organized, and distinctive manner." -- Jonathan Boulton, University of Notre Dame
Synopsis
A fresh introduction to the political history oflate medieval France duing the turbulent period of the Hundred Years' War, taking into account the social, economic and religious contexts. Graeme Smallconsiders not just the monarchybut also prelates, noble networks and the emerging municipalities in this new analysis."
Synopsis
This book provides a fresh introduction to the political history of late medieval France duing the turbulent period of the Hundred Years' War, taking into account the social, economic and religious contexts. Graeme Small considers not just the monarchy but also prelates, noble networks and the emerging municipalities in this new analysis.
About the Author
GRAEME SMALL is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Glasgow, UK.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements * Note on Money * Maps * Genealogy * Introduction * Ruling the French in the Late Middle Ages * Rural France, c.1300-1500 * Royal France, c.1328-1380 * Royal France, c.1380-1461 * Municipal France, c.1300-1500 * Epilogue * Further Reading * Notes * Index