The Illusion of the Burgundian State

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. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Manchester Medieval Studies
Release date:	October 2023
First published:	2022
Authors:	Élodie Lecuppre-Desjardin
Translators:	Christopher Fletcher
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-5261-7455-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-5261-7455-3
Barcode:	9781526174550

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