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The Image of Aristocracy: In Britain, 1000-1300

The Image of Aristocracy: In Britain, 1000-1300


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David Crouch offers a new approach to the fascinating study of aristocracy in England, Wales and Scotland and is the first to relate developments in the aristocracies in all three countries during the period of study. His approach is also original in examining the material manifestations of aristocracy rather than looking at institutions and charter-attestations. In the first part of the book he writes about hereditary titles including those of earl and prince and also expands on the social styles of baron, knight and squire. The second part of the book focuses on aristocratic insignia and behaviour, including chapters on heraldry, material attributes such as coronets and sceptres, the aristocratic household, residence and religious patronage. Working from these, the book constructs a fresh picture of the growth in numbers and self-consciousness of the aristocracy in England and the effect that this had on Welsh and Scottish society. There is also an extensive introduction on medieval ideas and modern perceptions of aristocracy.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION: ARISTOCRACY AND NOBILITY Part I: Hereditary titles and social dignities 1 THE EARL AND THE COUNT 2 WELSH PRINCES AND THE PREHISTORY OF THE PEERAGE 3 SOCIAL DIGNITIES: BARONS AND BANNERETS 4 THE KNIGHT 5 THE SQUIRE AND LESSER RANKS Part II: Trappings and insignia 6 THE GREATER INSIGNIA 7 INSIGNIA DEFINING ARISTOCRACY 8 CASTLES AND HALLS 9 THE NOBLE HOUSEHOLD 10 PIETY AND STATUS?

About the Author :
David Crouch (University of Hull) (Author)

Review :
` ... a fascinating study of the growing self-consciousness of the English aristocracy, particularly in the late 12th and early 13th century, and its expression in lifestyle and heraldry.' Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature `After an interesting introduction on notions of aristocracy and nobility, this work is divided into two part, the first on heriditary titles and social dignities, the second on trappings and insignia.' Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature `... a fine and original book: a mine of information, and a lucid and enjoyable read.' - Chris Given-Wislon History `This one book should become the indispensable companion to all future work on the medieval aristocracy.' - Southern Histry ` ... an ambitious and rewarding study.' - Agricultural History Review `Crouch is perceptive and often amusing. He has brought together a wealth of recent scholarship unavailable to the general reader, and has given us a work that is a major contribution to the understanding of the evolution of aristocracy in the country, and a must for anyone with any interest in the subject.' - Literary Review


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780415019118
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 408
  • Weight: 635 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0415019117
  • Publisher Date: 22 Oct 1992
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: In Britain, 1000-1300
  • Width: 138 mm


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