The Illusion of the Burgundian State

Élodie Lecuppre-Desjardin, Christopher Fletcher

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Manchester Univ. Press
01 November 2023

Series: Manchester Medieval Studies

On 25 January 1474, Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy, appeared before his subjects in Dijon. Robed in silk, gold and precious jewels and wearing a headpiece that gave the illusion of a crown, he made a speech in which he cryptically expressed his desire to become a king.

Three years later, Charles was killed at the battle of Nancy, an event that plunged the Great Principality of Burgundy into chaos. This book, innovative and essential, not only explores Burgundian history and historiography but offers a complete synthesis about the nature of politics in this region, considered both from the north and the south. Focusing on political ideologies, a number of important issues are raised relating to the medieval state, the signification of the nation under the ‘Ancien Regime’, the role of warfare in the creation of political power and the impact of political loyalties in the exercise of government. In doing so, the book challenges a number of existing ideas about the Burgundian state.

By: Élodie Lecuppre-Desjardin
Translated by: Christopher Fletcher
Imprint: Manchester Univ. Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 427g
ISBN: 9781526174550
ISBN 10: 1526174553
Series: Manchester Medieval Studies
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elodie Lecuppre-Desjardin is Professor of Medieval History at Lille University (IRHiS, IUF) -- .