Bartlett, Robert
Blood Royal: Dynastic Politics in Medieval Europe
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108796163
- author:
- Bartlett, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 774
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 x 3.7 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Royal Family: Power and Politics in Medieval Europe By Robert Bartlett, Cambridge University Press In medieval Europe, royal power was often passed down through generations of a single family. This meant that politics became closely tied to the personal lives of the ruling dynasty, with key events such as births, marriages, and deaths playing a significant role in shaping their fortunes. The use of names, numbering of rulers, and heraldry were all used by royal families to express their identity and establish their claim to power. But how did these strategies fare when faced with challenges such as female rule or pretenders to the throne? Drawing on a rich array of sources, this book offers a fresh perspective on the complex web of internal rivalries and loyalties that defined the politics of medieval Europe's royal dynasties. By examining the intricate dynamics at play within these families, Bartlett sheds new light on an essential aspect of the medieval world.
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