The Illusion of the Burgundian State (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526144331)

On 25 January 1474, Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy, appeared before his subjects in Dijon. Robed in silk, gold and precious jewels and wearing a headpiece that gave the illusion of a crown, he made a speech in which he cryptically expressed his desire to become a king. Three years later, Charles was killed at the battle of Nancy, an event that plunged the Great Principality of Burgundy into chaos. This book, innovative and essential, not only explores Burgundian history and historiography but offers a complete synthesis about the nature of politics in this region, considered both from the north and the south. Focusing on political ideologies, a number of important issues are raised relating to the medieval state, the signification of the nation under the 'Ancien Regime', the role of warfare in the creation of political power and the impact of political loyalties in the exercise of government. In doing so, the book challenges a number of existing ideas about the Burgundian state.

Author: ﾉlodie Lecuppre-Desjardin
ISBN-10: 1526144336
ISBN-13: 9781526144331
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/25/2022
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d