The Murder of Charles the Good
| Author | : Galbert (de Bruges) |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 382 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0231136706 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780231136709 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (709 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Murder of Charles the Good written by Galbert (de Bruges) and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition offers an account of the murder of the Charles the Good in 1127 and its profound effects on medieval Flemish society and the balance of power in Europe. Galbert of Bruges presents a vivid portrait of the political and social unrest that engulfed Flemish society in the aftermath of Charles the Good's death. Historians have long recognized The Murder of Charles the Good as a remarkable point of entry for understanding the most important political, legal, and social issues that confronted medieval Europe.