House of Lilies

Name: House of Lilies
Brand: Basic Books
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By Justine Firnhaber-Baker

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"In House of Lilies, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker tells the epic story of the Capetian dynasty of medieval France, showing how their ideas about power, religion, and identity continue to shape European society and politics today. Reigning from 987 to 1328, the Capetians became the most powerful monarchy of the Middle Ages. Consolidating a fragmented realm that eventually stretched from the Rôhne to the Pyrenees, they were the first royal house to adopt the fleur-de-lys, displaying this lily emblem to signify their divine favor and legitimate their rule. The Capetians were at the center of some of the most dramatic and far-reaching episodes in European history, including the Crusades, bloody waves of religious persecution, and a series of wars with England. The Capetian age saw the emergence of Gothic architecture, the romantic ideals of chivalry and courtly love, and the Church's role at the center of daily life." --

Product details

Number of Pages:: 448
Release Date:: 2024-05-21
Publication Date:: 2024-05-21
Publisher:: Basic Books
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 154160475X
ISBN13:: 9781541604759
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Weight:: 704 g
Height:: 160 cm
Width:: 239 cm
Thickness:: 43 cm

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