Description
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.
Reviews
This reissue of Vaughan's seminal series is welcome indeed. Nothing of this scale has been written before or since...on the Burgundian state.... Erudite but highly readable.... An attractive and timely repackaging of an unrivalled classic of Burgundian studies. * MEDIUM AEVUM *
Book Information
ISBN 9780851159188
Author Richard Vaughan
Format Paperback
Page Count 557
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g
Reviews
This reissue of Vaughan's seminal series is welcome indeed. Nothing of this scale has been written before or since...on the Burgundian state.... Erudite but highly readable.... An attractive and timely repackaging of an unrivalled classic of Burgundian studies. * MEDIUM AEVUM *
Book Information
ISBN 9780851159188
Author Richard Vaughan
Format Paperback
Page Count 557
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g
