House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France
By Justine Firnhaber-Baker
Basic Books
ISBN: 9781541604759
The Capetian Dynasty ruled France from 987 to 1328, shaping not only their nation’s history but also leaving a lasting impact across Europe and beyond. This is the story of their rise, reign, and enduring legacy.
Excerpt:
House of Lilies is the story of a family, for that is what a dynasty is. In this case, that family, the Capetians, ruled a kingdom that became a recognizable antecedent of France as it exists today, in no small part due to their efforts over the three and a half centuries from the dynasty’s inception in 987 to its end in 1328. So, this book is about the intertwined histories of this family and of the lands and people that they ruled – or came to rule – during a time of deep and far-reaching changes that shaped much of French and European history right down to the present day. To most readers who did not grow up in France (and to many of them who did) that history is almost entirely unknown, and yet Capetian France not only witnessed but often also originated some of the most recognizable developments of the Middle Ages, including Gothic architecture, crusading, and ‘courtly love’. By the thirteenth century, France was the wealthiest and most prestigious kingdom in Christian Europe, and the Capetians were equally renowned for both their military might and their religious devotion, traits they combined when warring against heretics at home and Muslims abroad.
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Who is this book for?
Appealing to both academic audiences and general readers, this book will certainly be required reading for anyone with a serious interest in medieval French history. Considering how influential the Capetians were throughout Europe, many other medievalists will want to have a copy of it as well.
The author
Justine Firnhaber-Baker is Professor of History at the University of St Andrews. This is her third book, all of which focus on medieval France. You can learn more about Justine through her university webpage or follow her on Threads @prof.j_firnhaberbaker or on BlueSky @medievalrevolt.bsky.social
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House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France
By Justine Firnhaber-Baker
Basic Books
ISBN: 9781541604759
The Capetian Dynasty ruled France from 987 to 1328, shaping not only their nation’s history but also leaving a lasting impact across Europe and beyond. This is the story of their rise, reign, and enduring legacy.
Excerpt:
House of Lilies is the story of a family, for that is what a dynasty is. In this case, that family, the Capetians, ruled a kingdom that became a recognizable antecedent of France as it exists today, in no small part due to their efforts over the three and a half centuries from the dynasty’s inception in 987 to its end in 1328. So, this book is about the intertwined histories of this family and of the lands and people that they ruled – or came to rule – during a time of deep and far-reaching changes that shaped much of French and European history right down to the present day. To most readers who did not grow up in France (and to many of them who did) that history is almost entirely unknown, and yet Capetian France not only witnessed but often also originated some of the most recognizable developments of the Middle Ages, including Gothic architecture, crusading, and ‘courtly love’. By the thirteenth century, France was the wealthiest and most prestigious kingdom in Christian Europe, and the Capetians were equally renowned for both their military might and their religious devotion, traits they combined when warring against heretics at home and Muslims abroad.
Who is this book for?
Appealing to both academic audiences and general readers, this book will certainly be required reading for anyone with a serious interest in medieval French history. Considering how influential the Capetians were throughout Europe, many other medievalists will want to have a copy of it as well.
The author
Justine Firnhaber-Baker is Professor of History at the University of St Andrews. This is her third book, all of which focus on medieval France. You can learn more about Justine through her university webpage or follow her on Threads @prof.j_firnhaberbaker or on BlueSky @medievalrevolt.bsky.social
You can listen to Justine Firnhaber-Baker talking about her new book on The Medieval Podcast.
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