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3%OFFRichard Vaughan - John the Fearless (History of Valois Burgundy) - 9780851159164 - V9780851159164
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John the Fearless (History of Valois Burgundy)

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Description for John the Fearless (History of Valois Burgundy) Paperback. The Growth of Burgundian Power. Series: The History of Valois Burgundy S. 354 pages, 16, 9 black and white, 7 line drawing. The aims and personality of the second duke are illuminated, and the development of the Burgundian state during his ducal reign (1404-1419) charted. His supposed 'infernal pact' with the English and his assassination are examined; his activities in France are studied, as he exploited French resources for the benefit of Burgundy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 23. Weight: 518.
The aims and personality of the second duke are illuminated, and the development of the Burgundian state during his ducal reign (1404-1419) charted. His supposed 'infernal pact' with the English and his assassination are examined;his activities in France are studied, as he exploited French resources for the benefit of Burgundy. John the Fearless, second Duke of Burgundy, is one of the more dramatic and puzzling characters among medieval rulers. He inherited the newly created duchy from his father, and defended and developed its power ruthlessly during his ducal reign (1404-1419). In the process, he allied himself with the English ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851159164
SKU
V9780851159164
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Reviews for John the Fearless (History of Valois Burgundy)
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

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