| The Captivity of John II, 1356-60: The Royal Image in Later Medieval England and France 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Murphy, Neil (Author) |
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ISBN: 1349949884 ISBN-13: 9781349949885 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Criticism | European - General |
| Dewey: 809.02 |
| LCCN: 2016956364 |
| Series: New Middle Ages |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.29" W x 8.66" (0.64 lbs) 126 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a systematic analysis of the innovations that occurred in the display of royal power during John II's four years in English captivity. Neil Murphy shows how the French king's competition with Edward III led to a revolution in the presentation of the royal image, manifesting through developments to the sacral character of the French monarchy, lavish displays of gift giving, and the use of courtly display. Showing that the Hundred Years War was not just fought on the battlefields of France, this book unravels how the war played out daily in the competition for status between Edward III and John II. |