"Originally published in 2024 by Allen Lane in Great Britain"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Epilogue: the last of the Lilies. Charlemagne's long shadow (987-1108) -- By fire and sword, prayer and propaganda (1108-1180) -- A new Rome (1180-1226) ) -- A new Jerusalem (1226-1270) -- Reign of terror (1270-1314) -- Cursed kings (1314-1328) -- Epilogue: the last of the Lilies.
Summary:
"In House of Lilies, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker tells the epic story of the Capetian dynasty of medieval France, showing how their ideas about power, religion, and identity continue to shape European society and politics today. Reigning from 987 to 1328, the Capetians became the most powerful monarchy of the Middle Ages. Consolidating a fragmented realm that eventually stretched from the Rhône to the Pyrenees, they were the first royal house to adopt the fleur-de-lys, displaying this lily emblem to signify their divine favor and legitimate their rule. The Capetians were at the center of some of the most dramatic and far-reaching episodes in European history, including the Crusades, bloody waves of religious persecution, and a series of wars with England. The Capetian age saw the emergence of Gothic architecture, the romantic ideals of chivalry and courtly love, and the Church's role at the center of daily life." -- Provided by publisher.
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