Although King John is remembered for his political and military
failures, he also resided over a magnificent court. Power and Pleasure
reconstructs life at the court of King John and explores how his court
produced both pleasure and soft power. Much work exists on courts of
the late medieval and early modern periods, but the jump in record
keeping under John allows a detailed reconstruction of court life for
an earlier period. Power and Pleasure: Court Life under King John,
1199-1216 examines the many facets of John's court, exploring hunting,
feasting, castles, landscapes, material luxury, chivalry, sexual
coercion, and religious activities. It explains how John mishandled
his use of soft power, just as he failed to exploit his financial and
military advantages, and why he received so little political benefit
from his magnificent court. John's court is viewed in comparison to
other courts of the time, and in previous and subsequent centuries.
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ISBN
9780192523419
Publisert
2020
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OUP Oxford
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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