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The Crisis of the Twelfth Century: Power, Lordship, and the Origins of European Government
Thomas N. Bisson
The Crisis of the Twelfth Century: Power, Lordship, and the Origins of European Government
Thomas N. Bisson
Medieval civilization came of age in thunderous events like the Norman Conquest and the First Crusade. Power fell into the hands of men who imposed coercive new lordships in quest of nobility. Rethinking a familiar history, Thomas Bisson explores the circumstances that impelled knights, emperors, nobles, and churchmen to infuse lordship with social
720 pages, 1 color illus. 10 halftones. 1 line illus. 5 maps.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 22, 2015 |
ISBN13 | 9780691169767 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Genre | Chronological Period > Medieval (500-1453) Studies |
Pages | 720 |
Dimensions | 217 × 145 × 37 mm · 864 g |
Language | English |
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