The Captivity of John II, 1356-60 The Royal Image in Later Medieval England and France |
|
| Author:
| Murphy, Neil |
| Series title: | The New Middle Ages Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-137-53294-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2017 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
|
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $54.99 |
Book Description:
|
This book provides a systematic analysis of the innovations that occurred in the display of royal power during John II's four years in English captivity. Neil Murphy shows how the French king's competition with Edward III led to a revolution in the presentation of the royal image, manifesting through developments to the sacral character of the French monarchy, lavish displays of gift giving, and the use of courtly display. Showing that the Hundred Years War was not just fought on...
More Description
This book provides a systematic analysis of the innovations that occurred in the display of royal power during John II's four years in English captivity. Neil Murphy shows how the French king's competition with Edward III led to a revolution in the presentation of the royal image, manifesting through developments to the sacral character of the French monarchy, lavish displays of gift giving, and the use of courtly display. Showing that the Hundred Years War was not just fought on the battlefields of France, this book unravels how the war played out daily in the competition for status between Edward III and John II.