This highly-illustrated volume, by bestselling author Richard Barber, shows how medieval princes proclaimed their special status through displays of magnificence.
This highly-illustrated volume, by bestselling author Richard Barber, shows how medieval princes proclaimed their special status through displays of magnificence.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface and acknowledgements The princes of Europe Introduction: Splendour and Magnificence Dynasties, Kings and Courts The Culture of Kingship Defining Magnificence The Image and Person of the Prince Queens and Princesses The Prince's Entourage Magnificence and the Arts Magnificent Architecture Magnificence on Display Magnificent Ceremonies and Festivals Magnificent Extravagance: the prince's feasts Devising the festival Financing, Organising and Creating Magnificence The Spirit of Medieval Magnificence Appendix A: More on Magnificence Appendix B: Giles of Rome, excerpts from On the Government of Princes and biography Bibliography
Preface and acknowledgements The princes of Europe Introduction: Splendour and Magnificence Dynasties, Kings and Courts The Culture of Kingship Defining Magnificence The Image and Person of the Prince Queens and Princesses The Prince's Entourage Magnificence and the Arts Magnificent Architecture Magnificence on Display Magnificent Ceremonies and Festivals Magnificent Extravagance: the prince's feasts Devising the festival Financing, Organising and Creating Magnificence The Spirit of Medieval Magnificence Appendix A: More on Magnificence Appendix B: Giles of Rome, excerpts from On the Government of Princes and biography Bibliography
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