The Fall Of The Troubadours (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161544428)

""The Fall of the Troubadours"" by John Frederick Rowbotham is a historical account of the decline of the troubadours, a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the south of France during the Middle Ages. The book traces the origins of the troubadours, their rise to prominence, and their eventual decline in the face of political and social upheaval. Rowbotham explores the various factors that contributed to the fall of the troubadours, including the Albigensian Crusade, the Inquisition, and the emergence of new poetic forms. He also examines the legacy of the troubadours, their influence on later poets and musicians, and their enduring cultural significance. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including troubadour poetry, medieval chronicles, and legal documents, ""The Fall of the Troubadours"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential cultural movements of the Middle Ages.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Troubadours and Courts of Love, by John Frederick Rowbotham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610432X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Frederick Rowbotham
ISBN-10: 1161544429
ISBN-13: 9781161544428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d