Society and Culture in Medieval Rouen, 911-1300
Publisher: Brepols Publishers
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9782503536651
Subjects: Civilization, medieval; Rouen (france), history; France, social life and customs; France, civilization; France, history, medieval period, 987-1515; France, history, to 987
Description: "This book presents exciting new research on the society and culture of medieval Rouen by British and Continental historians. Divided into three sections, addressing space and representation, religious culture, and social networks, the volume is both wide-ranging and tightly focused. The key themes include Rouen's relationship with its environs, image and identity, social and political relationships, and Rouen's status as the 'capital' of Normandy. The essays discuss topics ranging from urban development and charity, the city's aristocratic and ecclesiastical elites, to the Jewish community, and the relationship of the Angevin kings with Rouen."--Cover.