As far as ruling houses go, France’s Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world.
⚜️It's US launch day for House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France! Readers & reviewers agree that it's both a work of serious scholarship and a racy romp through three centuries of kings, queens, crusades, cathedrals, chivalry, & much more.https://t.co/vqJR0cRY0S
— Prof J. Firnhaber-Baker (@mediaevalrevolt) May 21, 2024
As far as ruling houses go, France’s Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world.
Justine Firnhaber-Baker is a Professor at the University of St Andrews, where she focuses her research on France between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. Her new book is House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France.
You can also listen to the previous episode: The Jacquerie Revolt with Justine Firnhaber-Baker
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Top Image: Hugh Capet – BNF Français 2615 fol. 148v
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