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Constance Brittain Bouchard

    Sword, Miter, and Cloister
    Rewriting Saints and Ancestors
    Those of My Blood
    • Those of My Blood

      Creating Noble Families in Medieval Francia

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      4,4(16)Évaluer

      Set in a richly imagined world, the story follows a young woman grappling with her identity and legacy within a powerful family. As she navigates complex relationships and the expectations placed upon her, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for autonomy emerge. The narrative intricately weaves personal and political conflicts, highlighting the protagonist's journey of self-discovery against a backdrop of familial duty and societal pressures. With vivid characters and a compelling plot, the book explores the ties that bind and the sacrifices made for love and power.

      Those of My Blood
    • Rewriting Saints and Ancestors

      Memory and Forgetting in France, 5-12

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      4,0(4)Évaluer

      Constance Brittain Bouchard, a distinguished expert in Medieval History, explores the intricate dynamics of noble families in Medieval Francia in her notable work. Her extensive research and scholarship shed light on the social structures and familial relationships that shaped this historical period. The book offers valuable insights into the creation and evolution of noble lineages, reflecting Bouchard's significant contributions to the field of medieval studies.

      Rewriting Saints and Ancestors
    • Sword, Miter, and Cloister

      • 464pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      Bouchard provides a fresh perspective on social and ecclesiastical life in the High Middle Ages, drawing on a vast range of primary sources to reveal the surprisingly close relationship between monasteries and the nobility.

      Sword, Miter, and Cloister