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The Illusion of the Burgundian State (Hardcover)
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The Illusion of the Burgundian State (Hardcover)
Series: Manchester Medieval Studies
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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. -- .
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