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The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon - A Translation of the Medieval Catalan Llibre dels Fets (Hardcover, New Ed)
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The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon - A Translation of the Medieval Catalan Llibre dels Fets (Hardcover, New Ed)
Series: Crusade Texts in Translation
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The 'Book of Deeds' is the first known autobiography by a Christian
king. Its author was James I of Aragon (1213-76), known as 'The
Conqueror', one of the great political figures of 13th-century
Europe and a successful crusader. In his 'Deeds', James describes
the turbulent years of his minority, the thrilling capture of
Majorca, the methodical conquest of the kingdom of Valencia, the
reconquest of the kingdom of Murcia after Castile had failed to
hold it, and many of the important events of his reign. While
crusade and conquest of Spanish territory from the Muslims and
Christian-Muslim relations on the frontier are central features of
the account, the 'Deeds' are also a treasure trove of information
on the image, power and purpose of monarchy, loyalty and bad faith
in the feudal order, the growth of national sentiment, and medieval
military tactics. At the same time, the book presents a unique
insight into the mind of a medieval ruler, the supreme example we
possess of the fears and ambitions of a man at the very centre of
events.
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