The Murder of Charles the Good |
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| Author:
| Bruges, Galbertof |
| Editor:
| Ross, James Bruce |
| Series title: | Records Western Civilization Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-13671-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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This new edition offers an account of the murder of the Charles the Good in 1127 and its profound effects on medieval Flemish society and the balance of power in Europe. Galbert of Bruges presents a vivid portrait of the political and social unrest that engulfed Flemish society in the aftermath of Charles the Good's death. Historians have long recognized The Murder of Charles the Good as a remarkable point of entry for understanding the most important political, legal, and...
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This new edition offers an account of the murder of the Charles the Good in 1127 and its profound effects on medieval Flemish society and the balance of power in Europe. Galbert of Bruges presents a vivid portrait of the political and social unrest that engulfed Flemish society in the aftermath of Charles the Good's death. Historians have long recognized The Murder of Charles the Good as a remarkable point of entry for understanding the most important political, legal, and social issues that confronted medieval Europe.