Those 12 essays, a few taken from a colloquium held in Liverpool in 1998, ponder the kingdom of past due Medieval France after its lengthy struggle with England. even if they care for various facets of Medieval society, a lot of them concentrate on the contribution of up to date writers for reconstructing this era of background. Political strength, authority, court docket lifestyles, conflict, international relations and propaganda are all mentioned.
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