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Philip, who ruled from 1419 to 1467, was one of the most powerful
and influential rulers of the fifteenth century. Forced into an
alliance with the English, he soon found that he held the balance
of power between England and France - reflected in the final
crucial phase of the Hundred Years War. Under Philip the Good,
grandson of the founder of the duchy's power, Burgundy reached its
apogee. Professor Vaughan portrays not only Philip the Good
himself, perhaps the most attractive personality among the four
great dukes, butthe workings of the court and of one of the most
efficent - if not necessarily the most popular - administrations in
fifteenth-century Europe. The complex diplomatic history of Philip
the Good's long ducal reign (1419-1467) occupies much of the book,
in particular Burgundy's relations with England and France. The
central theme is Philip the Good's policy of territorial and
personal aggrandisement, which culminated in his negotiations with
the Holy Roman Emperor for a crown. And due attention is given to
the great flowering of artistic life in Burgundy which made
Philip's court at Dijon an important cultural centre in the period
immediately preceding the Renaissance. All this is based on the
close study of the considerable surviving archives of Philip's
civil service, and on the chronicles and letters of the period.
Philip the Good provides a definitive study of the life and times
of the rulerwhose position and achievements made him the greatest
magnate in Europe during what has been called "the Burgundian
century".
Erudite but highly readable.... An attractive and timely
repackaging of an unrivalled classic of Burgundian studies. MEDIUM
AEVUM Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes
of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his
personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship
with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his
policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and
projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and
Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment.
A biography of Philip and a study of the emergence of the
Burgundian state under his aegis in the years 1384-1404, paying
particular attention to his crucial aquisition of Flanders. There
is comprehensive analysis of how Philip'sgovernment worked. Boydell
& Brewer does a major service by the simultaneous reissue of
Richard Vaughan's studies of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy. Four
distinguished scholars add extra value by contributing an
introductory chapter for each ducal reign, surveying its
historiography since the original publication... The story, which
Vaughan tells with verve, has its full share of dramatic turns[:]
this is much more, though, than simply a narrative history;
Vaughan's meticulousexplorations of the administrative and
financial structures that underpinned ducal authority, and of the
court and its culture, are integral to his exposition [...] His
achievement remains monumental. There are no comparable, modern,
in-depth studies of these four larger-than-life players on the late
medieval European stage, in English or in any other language. They
are, besides, eminently readable. Maurice Keen, TIMES LITERARY
SUPPLEMENT Whenin 1363 the duke of Burgundy died without an heir,
the duchy returned to the French crown. John II's decision to give
it to his fourth son, Philip, had some logic behind it, given the
independence of the inhabitants; but in so doing he created the
basis for a power which was to threaten France's own existence in
the following century, and which was to become one of the most
influential and glittering courts of Europe. Much of this was due
to the characterof Philip the Bold; by marrying the daughter of the
count of Flanders, he inherited the wealth of the great Flemish
towns in 1384, and the union of the two great fiefdoms to the north
and east of France under one ruler meant thatthe resources of the
duke of Burgundy were as great as those of the kingdom itself. From
1392 onwards, he was at loggerheads with the regent of France, his
brother Louis, duke of Orleans, and this schism was to prove fatal
to thekingdom, weakening the administration and leading to the
French defeat by Henry V in 1415. Richard Vaughan describes the
process by which Philip fashioned this new power, in particular his
administrative techniques; but he also gives due weight to the
splendours of the new court, in the sphere of the arts, and records
the history of its one disastrous failure, the crusade of Nicopolis
in 1396. He also offers a portrait of Philip himself, energetic,
ambitious and shrewd, the driving force behind the new duchy and
its rapid rise to an influential place among the courts of Europe.
The aims and personality of the second duke are illuminated, and
the development of the Burgundian state during his ducal reign
(1404-1419) charted. His supposed 'infernal pact' with the English
and his assassination are examined;his activities in France are
studied, as he exploited French resources for the benefit of
Burgundy. John the Fearless, second Duke of Burgundy, is one of the
more dramatic and puzzling characters among medieval rulers. He
inherited the newly created duchy from his father, and defended and
developed its power ruthlessly during his ducal reign (1404-1419).
In the process, he allied himself with the English party in France,
with whom he was supposed to have made an 'infernal pact', and came
to dominate French politics; his manoeuvres led directly to his
assassination on the bridge of Montereau in the presence of
Charles, dauphin of France, who may have been personally involved.
Indeed, the main theme of the book is John the Fearless's
activities in France, which are seen in the light of the continued
need to exploit French resources for the benefit of Burgundy. John
also continued to build on the administrative and financial
structures created by his father, which were the mainstay of the
ducal power, andhe had to deal with the restlessness of the Flemish
towns, only recently made part of the Burgundian state.More than
any other Burgundian ruler, it is John's personality which
determines the course of events: violent and unscrupulous, one
quality which John the Fearless completely lacked was prudence. He
was a masterful opportunist, who acted impulsively with speed and
decision, on the spur of the moment. In the end it was one of his
own favoured weapons, political assassination, which was turned
against him.
Richard Vaughan's classic history of Burgundy under the four Valois
dukes, now available as a specially-priced set. First published
nearly forty years ago, Richard Vaughan's masterly four-part
history of the Valois dukes of Burgundy has never been surpassed.
Beginning with Philip the Bold, Vaughan describes the emergence of
the Burgundian state. John the Fearless defended and developed its
power ruthlessly during his ducal reign, which reached its apogee
under Philip the Good. Charles the Bold ruled a state that was
recognised as one of the major powers of medieval Europe, his
ambition extending to an alliance with England. With the death of
Charles fighting the Swiss army at Nancy in 1477, Richard Vaughan
brings this history of the Burgundian dukedom to a
triumphantconclusion.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley In the 80s and 90s is dedicated exclusively
to the last motorcars designed and engineered entirely at Crewe.
From the design and styling of the 1981 Silver Spur to the final
Continental R produced in 2003, this book covers every model and
goes into detail about every imaginable option across 240 pages.
Special attention is given to rarely seen features, unusual
options, and the long wheelbase and limousine variants. In
addition, there is a detailed evaluation checklist of things to
look at when considering one for purchase. Enthusiasts shopping for
a car cannot be without this resource. This book also delves into
all of the information that is known about the secretive collection
of coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motorcars and Bentleys commissioned by
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his brother, Prince Jeffri.
As amazing as it is to 21st century eyes, the Lagonda was beyond
astounding when it still in showrooms. Back then, it was science
fiction made real. Today, its charm lies in the optimism of another
era; a future that in some ways never really arrived and some ways
is here in a very real way. ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA Yesterday's
Tomorrow Today goes into extreme detail about the car, the people
behind the car, and the people who bought the car. There is some
information on nearly every car made. With 253 pages and over 785
photos, including photos of almost 400 of the 645 cars produced,
this book is a must-have for all enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley Coachbuilt Specials in the Modern Era
shines a light on every modern (1966 to 2017) modified and
coachbuilt Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The goal is to create a record
of their existence for future enthusiasts. The book is hardbound
and contains over 800 color pictures spread across 359 pages. Many
of the pictures have never been published anywhere, including some
astounding pictures of the cars made only for the Brunei royal
family. In addition, there are fantastic and highly detailed
pictures of the amazing Niko-Michael Camargue retractable hardtop
convertible, and numerous Hooper cars based on the Silver Spirit
and Turbo R. No other book has so many amazing pictures of the
modern coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motorcars and Bentleys by Jankel,
Frua, Hooper, Zagato, Touring, Panelcraft and others. It is a
must-read for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts.
Few publications have gone into any great detail about the
secretive collection of coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motorcars and
Bentleys commissioned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his brother,
Prince Jeffri, of Brunei. The Sultan, often described as the world
s richest man in the 1990s, has become a living legend for being
the one person who has lived the dream that all car enthusiasts
have; having the wherewithal to turn his dreams into reality, be it
with cars, planes, or homes. More importantly, besides having the
money to achieve his automotive dreams, he controlled all of the
laws and vehicle regulations in his country. This meant that he
didn t have to comply with the pesky regulations and safety laws
that effectively ended the coachbuilding business elsewhere in the
world, even for the ultra-rich. This book delves into all of the
information that is known about these spectacular motorcars.
Azure, Brooklands, Seraph and Arnage is the only book exclusively
dedicated to the last Crewe-built motorcars that were based on a
platform developed before Bentley was sold to Volkswagen. From
design and styling of the Silver Seraph to the Arnage Final Series
of 2009 plus the Brooklands, Azure, and Azure T, this book covers
every model and goes into detail about every imaginable option,
with 365 color pictures on 198 pages. Special attention is given to
rarely seen features, unusual options, and the long wheelbase
variants, including the Rolls-Royce Park Ward, Arnage RL, Arnage
728, Arnage Limousine by Mulliner, Arnage High Roof, and the
Bentley State Limousine. In addition, there is a useful checklist
of things to look at when evaluating one for purchase.
The Complete Guide to the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph and Bentley
Arnage is the only book exclusively dedicated to the last motorcars
to be designed at Crewe before Rolls-Royce and Bentley were sold to
new owners. From design and styling of the Silver Seraph to the
Arnage Final Series of 2009, this book covers every model and goes
into detail about every imaginable option, with 270 color pictures.
Special attention is given to rarely seen features, unusual
options, and the long wheelbase variants, including the Bentley
State Limousine. In addition, there is a useful checklist of things
to look at when evaluating one for purchase.
Professor Vaughan's book on the life and works of Matthew Paris is
a full-scale study of one of the most important of the medieval
chroniclers of European as well as British history. First published
in 1958, it is re-issued in recognition of its continuing
importance as an essential reference for all students of medieval
and ecclesiastical history. A supplementary bibliography has been
added to take account of updated scholarship.
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