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Darkest before Dawn
Britain, France and the Empire, 1350-1500
Darkest before Dawn
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This clear and concise book focuses on the history of the major realms in Northern Europe during a period in which the relatively stable society of the High Middle Ages was shaken by wars, plague and depopulation. Taking into account, and challenging, the findings of recent research, Margaret L. Kekewich and Susan Rose present their own distinctive interpretations.
Britain, France and the Empire, 1350-1500
- Contrasts the structure of rural society with the growing importance of towns and traders
- Examines the development of the political structures within the various realms
- Pays particular attention to the way in which ideals of kingship were or were not fulfilled in practice
- Discusses warfare and logistics
- Considers the enormous significance of religion alongside the evolution of a distinctive court society and the growth of intellectual interests
Adopting a thematic approach, and illustrated throughout, this is the ideal introductory guide to a transitional period in European history.
Table of Contents
List of Maps, Tables and Plans
Genealogies
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART I: THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONTEXT
The Countryside and its People
Townsmen, Traders and Unrest
PART II: SOVEREIGNTY AND WARFARE
Princes: Ideal and Reality
Waging War
PART III: A CHANGING CULTURE?
The Church, Religion and the Laity
Culture and Society
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | 18 Nov 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 308 |
| ISBN | 9780333689738 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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