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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Angevin Empire"”.
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History and the Written Word in the Angevin Empire, (c. 1154 - c. 1200)
It is axiomatic that later twelfth-century England witnessed a growth in the sophistication of government and a related proliferation of written records. This period is also noted for its prolific and distinctive historical writing — which was often written by administrators and reproduced …
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The King and His Court: The Culture of Royal Power and the Creation of the Angevin Empire Under Henry II
… build, govern, and legitimize his rule over the Angevin Empire, as well as attempt to create an Angevin dynasty. Examining these subjects advances ideas about medieval royal culture and its relation to political power and legal power in the twelfth century Angevin Empire.</p> <p>Historiography …
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Chivalry and Romantic Love in the Courts of Eleanor of Aquitane
… marriage to King Henry II of England created the Angevin empire, extending from the Pyrenees to Scotland. As Queen, Eleanor was able to instill in the courts of both kingdoms of northern Europe the refinements of her native Aquitaine. For these specific contributions, she merits greater praise.</p>
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Keeping Rapunzel: The Mysterious Guardianship of Joan of Flanders the Case for Feudal Constraint
… pawn in Edward III’s quest to recapture the Angevin Empire, Joan of Flanders fell victim to the politics of fourteenth-century war and conflict.