The Government of Philip Augustus Foundations of French Royal Power in the Middle Ages |
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| Author:
| Baldwin, John W. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-520-07391-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1991 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $87.95 |
Book Description:
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In the thirteenth century the French kings won ascendancy over France, while France achieved political and cultural supremacy over western Europe. Based on French sources, this meticulously documented study provides an account of how Philip Augustus (1179-1223) brought about this transformation of royal power.
In the thirteenth century the French kings won ascendancy over France, while France achieved political and cultural supremacy over western Europe. Based on French sources, this meticulously documented study provides an account of how Philip Augustus (1179-1223) brought about this transformation of royal power.