The French in the Kingdom of Sicily, 1266-1305

by Jean Dunbabin

Book Overview

Charles of Anjou's conquest of the Sicilian Regno in 1266 transformed relations between France and the kingdom of Sicily. This original study of contact and exchange in the Middle Ages explores the significance of the many cultural, religious and political exchanges between the two countries, arguing that the links were more diverse and stronger than simply the rulers' family connections. Jean Dunbabin shows how influence flowed as much from south...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110753044X
• ISBN13: 9781107530447
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"