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Klappentext Analyses the composition and function of the curia regis assemblies in Le n and Castile in and around the twelfth century. Zusammenfassung In the twelfth century, curia regis was the name given to the assemblies in England, France and the kingdoms of Spain, which helped the monarch to govern. This book analyses the composition and function of these assemblies in León and Castile, two kingdoms which were united under one monarch from 1072 until 1157, and again after 1230. Inhaltsverzeichnis Alfonso X surrounded by mitred bishops and others (frontispiece); Foreword; Preface; List of abbreviations; Glossary; Introduction; 1. The curia regis in the kingdom of León-Castile under Alfonso VI, Urraca and Alfonso VII; 2. The curia regis in the separate kingdom of León (1157-1230); 3. The curia regis in the separate kingdom of Castile (1157-1230); 4. The towns of León and Castile in the thirteenth century; 5. Early appearances of representatives of the towns in great assemblies in León and Castile before 1250; 6. The attendance of representatives of the cities and towns in the cortes (1250-1295); 7. The composition and procedure of the cortes in the second half of the thirteenth century; 8. The cortes and questions concerning the succession to the throne, and home and foreign policy; 9. The cortes and the voting of subsidies; 10. The cortes and legislation; 11. The corte (1230-1295); 12. Conclusion; Appendix of documents; Bibliography; Subject index; Index of proper names.
