The Capetian Kings of France is primarily an introductory book for those beginning the serious study of medieval French history. As such, it is unique in that it rejects the traditional narrative approach of all its predecessors in favour of a searching analysis of each aspect of …

The 13 kings from Hugh Capet to the infant John I, who succeeded one another from father to son, and John I’s two uncles, Philip V and Charles IV (d. 1328), are designated as the Capetians “of the direct line.”. They were followed by the 13 Capetian kings of the house of Valois (see Valois dynasty ). Of these, seven kings (from Philip VI to Charles ...

12/11/2020 · The First Capetian King. When Hugh Capet was elected as the first Capetian king in 987, Ile de France was the only area still under royal control. The local aristocrats were still too powerful for the royal officials to gain control over. Elections were not common back then as monarchy had a hereditary system.

The Capetian kings of France : monarchy & nation, 987-1328 : Fawtier, Robert, 1885-1966, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. The Capetian kings of France : monarchy & nation, 987-1328. Item Preview.

The Capetians: Kings of France, 987-1328 Jim Bradbury Read it in cheap laminated hard cover at 338 pages including Index and Bibliography. Jim Bradbury's The Capetians is a critical history of the books namesake, The Capetians of France who ruled successfully or at least continued until the end of the line in 1328, eventually giving away to house Valoise when they failed to …

Following the demise of the Carolingian dynasty in 987 the French lords chose Hugh Capet as their king. He was the founder of a dynasty that lasted until 1328. Although for much of this time, the French kings were weak, and the kingdom of France was much smaller than it later became, the Capetians nevertheless had considerable achievements and also produced outstanding …

The Capetian Kings of France: Monarchy & Nation (987–1328). Macmillan, 1960. (translated from French edition of 1941) Hallam, Elizabeth M. Capetian France 987–1328. Longman, 1980. Le Hête, Thierry. Les Capetiens: Le Livre du Millenaire. Editions Christian, 1987. External links [] Marek, Miroslav.