Capetian France 987-1328, Paperback

Description

Spanning France's development across four centuries, Capetian France is a definitive book. This third edition has been expanded to include more on culture and society and is now accompanied with online resources, including links to images and primary sources. In 987, when Hugh Capet took the throne of France, his kingdom was weak and insignificant. Then, thanks to the conquests and reforms of King Philip Augustus, France became a dominant force in political and economic terms so that by the end of the 13^th century Philip IV was a ruler so powerful that he could dictate to popes and emperors. Capetian France is essential reading for all students of medieval France and Europe.

About the author

Elizabeth Hallam Smith has taught at the universities of London and Reading, she was the Director of Public Services at the Public Record Office until 2006 and is now the Director of Information Services and Librarian at The House of Lords.