Mediaeval France From The Reign Of Hugues Capet To The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century

von Gustave Masson

404 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Mediaeval France From The Reign Of Hugues Capet To The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Gustave Masson. The book offers a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural developments in France during the medieval period, starting from the reign of Hugues Capet, the first king of the Capetian dynasty, until the beginning of the sixteenth century.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of feudalism, the growth of the Church, the Crusades, the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, and the Renaissance. Masson provides a detailed analysis of the major events and figures that shaped medieval France, such as William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, and Louis IX.The author also explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of medieval France, including the development of Gothic architecture, the emergence of troubadour poetry, and the rise of scholasticism. In addition, Masson discusses the role of women in medieval society, the status of Jews and Muslims, and the impact of the printing press on the dissemination of knowledge.Overall, ""Mediaeval France From The Reign Of Hugues Capet To The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of medieval France that will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers interested in this fascinating period of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781417971299
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.01.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC