Much has been written about the complex relationship between England and the papacy in the 14th century, yet the form (rather than the content) of the diplomatic intercourse between these two protagonists has not hitherto been examined in detail. Drawing on a wide range of unpublished sources, Pluger explores the techniques of communication employed by the Crown in its dealings with Clement VI (1342-52) and Innocent VI (1352-62). Methodologies of social and cultural history and of International Relations are brought to bear on the analysis of the dialogue between Westminster and Avignon, resulting in a more complete picture of 14th-century Anglo-papal relations in particular and of medieval diplomatic practice in general.

About the Author
Karsten Pluger is a Research Fellow in Late Medieval and Early Modern History at the German Historical Institute London. His research interests include 'international' relations in the Middle Ages and the intellectual and cultural history of medieval Europe


Book Information
ISBN 9781904713043
Author Karsten Pluger
Format Paperback
Page Count 318
Imprint Legenda
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 300g