The Illusion of the Burgundian State
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The Illusion of the Burgundian State by Lodie Lecuppredesjardin
On 25 January 1474, Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy, appeared before his subjects in Dijon. Robed in silk, gold and precious jewels and wearing a headpiece that gave the illusion of a crown, he made a speech in which he cryptically expressed his desire to become a king. Three years later, Charles was killed at the battle of Nancy, an event that plunged the Great Principality of Burgundy into chaos. This book, innovative and essential, not only explores Burgundian history and historiography but offers a complete synthesis about the nature of politics in this region, considered both from the north and the south. Focusing on political ideologies, a number of important issues are raised relating to the medieval state, the signification of the nation under the 'Ancien Regime', the role of warfare in the creation of political power and the impact of political loyalties in the exercise of government. In doing so, the book challenges a number of existing ideas about the Burgundian state.
Elodie Lecuppre-Desjardin is Professor of Medieval History at Lille University (IRHiS, IUF)
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| ISBN 13 | 9781526174550 |
| ISBN 10 | 1526174553 |
| Title | The Illusion of the Burgundian State |
| Author | Lodie Lecuppredesjardin |
| Series | Manchester Medieval Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Manchester University Press |
| Year published | 2023-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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