Although King John is remembered for his political and military failures, he also resided over a magnificent court. This book uses records of his reign to reconstruct his life at court, and explore how it produced both pleasure and soft power for the king.
Although King John is remembered for his political and military failures, he also resided over a magnificent court. This book uses records of his reign to reconstruct his life at court, and explore how it produced both pleasure and soft power for the king.
Hugh M. Thomas specializes in the social and cultural history of England during the central Middle Ages. He has published four previous books and a number of articles. The recipient of several prestigious fellowships in the US and the UK, he has taught at the University of Miami since 1988.
Inhaltsangabe
1: Introduction 2: Hunting and Falconry 3: Luxury and Material Culture at Court 4: Aspects of Court Culture 5: Religious Practices at Court 6: Food and Feasting 7: Places and Spaces 8: King John and the Wielding of Soft Power 9: John's Court in a Comparative Context: A Preliminary Sketch
1: Introduction 2: Hunting and Falconry 3: Luxury and Material Culture at Court 4: Aspects of Court Culture 5: Religious Practices at Court 6: Food and Feasting 7: Places and Spaces 8: King John and the Wielding of Soft Power 9: John's Court in a Comparative Context: A Preliminary Sketch
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