The Courts Of Europe: Politics, Patronage And Royalty 1400-1800
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
The Courts of Europe: Politics, Patronage and Royalty 1400–1800 is a richly illustrated work of European history that presents a sweeping panorama of royal court culture across four centuries. Edited by A.G. Dickens, the volume brings together leading historians to examine the great dynastic courts of Europe — from the Medicis of Florence to the Bourbons of Versailles — illuminating how power, art, and ceremony were inseparably intertwined. Each chapter chronicles the political intrigues, architectural ambitions, and cultural patronage that defined individual courts, arguing that these institutions were the true engines of European civilisation. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how monarchs and princes shaped not only their nations but also the arts, literature, and intellectual life of the Western world. A landmark reference for anyone captivated by the grandeur and complexity of pre-modern European history.
Author: A.G. Dickens
Format: Hardback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
The Courts of Europe: Politics, Patronage and Royalty 1400–1800 is a richly illustrated work of European history that presents a sweeping panorama of royal court culture across four centuries. Edited by A.G. Dickens, the volume brings together leading historians to examine the great dynastic courts of Europe — from the Medicis of Florence to the Bourbons of Versailles — illuminating how power, art, and ceremony were inseparably intertwined. Each chapter chronicles the political intrigues, architectural ambitions, and cultural patronage that defined individual courts, arguing that these institutions were the true engines of European civilisation. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how monarchs and princes shaped not only their nations but also the arts, literature, and intellectual life of the Western world. A landmark reference for anyone captivated by the grandeur and complexity of pre-modern European history.