The Birth of Nobility: Constructing Aristocracy in England and France, 900-1300

by David Crouch

Book Overview

For 300 years separate and mutually uncomprehending English and French historiographies have confused the history of medieval aristocracy. Unpicking the basic assumptions behind both national traditions, this book explains them, reconciles them and offers entirely new ways to take the study of aristocracy forward in both England and France.

The Birth of Nobility analyses the enormous international field of publications on the subject of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582369819
• ISBN13: 9780582369818
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"