Marc Bloch Livres

L'ouvrage de Marc Bloch, publié en 1924, se distingue par son approche novatrice de l'histoire médiévale, mêlant histoire économique, sociale et politique. Il explore la croyance en la capacité miraculeuse des rois de France et d'Angleterre à guérir les malades par le toucher, une pratique liée à des affections comme la scrofule. Bloch, influencé par des études sur la médecine populaire et l'ethnographie, ouvre la voie à l'histoire des mentalités en analysant ces croyances à travers le prisme des miracles et des guérisons perçues comme "fausses" par la raison moderne. Son exploration du toucher royal est également vue comme un rite, révélant une dimension symbolique et magique du pouvoir royal, renouvelant ainsi l'histoire politique. Bloch retrace l'évolution de cette croyance du XIIe au XVIIIe siècle, soulignant son déclin avec la montée de la rationalité. À sa sortie, le livre reçoit un accueil mitigé, jugé trop bizarre par certains historiens, ce qui pousse Bloch à abandonner ce type d'analyse. Cependant, après 1945, l'ouvrage est réévalué et connaît un regain d'intérêt, devenant un classique dans le domaine de l'histoire politique et sociale. Aujourd'hui, il est reconnu comme un ouvrage majeur, pionnier dans son approche des mentalités et de l'imaginaire politique.

The exploration of royal power's supernatural aspects reveals the historical belief in the healing abilities of kings in France and England. This book delves into the legends surrounding monarchs who were thought to cure ailments through their touch, highlighting the societal impact and significance of these claims throughout history.

In this outstanding and magisterial work, which has introduced generations of readers to the feudal period, Marc Bloch treats feudalism as living, breathing force in Western Europe from the ninth to the thirteenth century. Bloch said that his goal in writing Feudal Society was to go beyond the technical study a medievalist would typically write and 'dismantle a social structure.' For Bloch, history is a process of constant evolution and he brilliantly describes the slow process by which feudal societies turned into what would become nation states. A tour de force of historical writing, Feudal Society is essential reading for anyone interested in both Western Europe's past and present. With a new foreword by Geoffrey Koziol

This book explains that the history based on judgemental aspect is something not to be done, and provides a wider explanation rather than providing in normative terms.

Focusing on medieval Germany, this book explores the intricacies of the medieval economy and society, delving into technical challenges and the class structure of the time. It offers a comprehensive analysis of land use and labor dynamics in Europe during the Middle Ages, providing valuable insights into the socio-economic landscape of the period. First published in English in 1967, it remains a significant resource for understanding the complexities of medieval life and work.

Focusing on the countryside surrounding Paris, the narrative offers a unique historical perspective through the lens of Marc Bloch. It explores the region's origins, geographical characteristics, archaeological significance, and local histories, providing an in-depth study of the Ile-de-France. Through Bloch's insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of the area's rich past and its impact on the present.