Kingship, Rebellion and Political Culture [electronic resource] : England and Germany, c.1215–c.1250 /
Weiler, Björn.author.
Taking as its starting point two uprisings in England and Germany (Richard Marshal in 1233-4 and Henry (VII) in 1234-5), this book offers a new take on the political culture of high medieval Europe. Themes include: the role of violence; the norms of political behaviour; the public nature of politics; and the social history of political exchange.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The structures and framework of revolt -- To be king in name as well as deed : the revolt of Henry (VII) in Germany (1234-5) -- The Marshal Rebellion in England (1233-4) -- Rebellion in context -- Loyalty, justice, and honour : Henry (VII) and Frederick II -- Justice, loyalty and the absence of honour : Frederick II and Henry (VII) as seen by their contemporaries -- Loyalties true and false : political values in England -- Creating a public -- Addressing the public : rituals, gestures and charters -- Townsmen, clergy, and knights : the public in politics.
Taking as its starting point two uprisings in England and Germany (Richard Marshal in 1233-4 and Henry (VII) in 1234-5), this book offers a new take on the political culture of high medieval Europe. Themes include: the role of violence; the norms of political behaviour; the public nature of politics; and the social history of political exchange.
History.
History, Modern.
Europe
Great Britain
Europe, Central
Europe
World politics.
History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
History of Medieval Europe.
History of Germany and Central Europe.
Political History.
European History.
Modern History.