Paths to Kingship in Medieval Latin Europe, C. 9501200

This engaging study explores how a ruler's subjects shaped both the idea and the reality of power in Medieval Europe.

List of contents

Introduction. Part I. Foundations: 1. Politics and Power in High Medieval Europe, c. 1000-1200; 2. Foundational Texts. Part II. Creating Kingship: 3. Becoming King; 4. Conferring Kingship. Part III. Succession: 5. Duties, Norms and Process; 6. Designating an Heir. Part IV. Election: 7. Unanimity and Probity; 8. Choosing a King. Part V. Inauguration: 9. Enthroning the King; 10. Beyond Enthronement; Conclusion.

About the author

Björn Weiler is Professor in History at Aberystwyth University. He has received grants, among others, from the AHRC, the British Academy, the Huntingdon Library, and the Leverhulme Trust. He is the author or co-author of publications including Political Culture in the Medieval West, Byzantium and the Islamic World (2021), Representations of Power in Medieval Germany (2006), and Kingship, Rebellion and Political Culture (2007, 2nd Ed 2012).

Summary

What did kingship mean to medieval Europeans - especially to those who did not wear a crown? From the training of heirs, to the deathbed of kings and the choosing of their successors, this engaging study explores how a ruler's subjects shaped both the idea and the reality of power.

Product details

• Authors: Bjoern (University of Wales Weiler, Björn Weiler, Bjorn (University of Wales Weiler
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781316518427
• ISBN: 978-1-316-51842-7
• No. of pages: 300
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Europe, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Medieval History, c 1000 CE to c 1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Later 10th century, c 950 to c 999