medievalistsnet:Manhood, kingship and the public in late medieval EnglandChristopher FLETCHER (Unive
medievalistsnet:Manhood, kingship and the public in late medieval EnglandChristopher FLETCHER (Université de Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne)EDAD MEDIA: Revista de Historia, Año (2012), Volumen 13, pp.123-142Abstract Late medieval English kings operated in an increasingly public political society. Monarchs found it expedient to persuade their people of the rectitude of their policies, and the English public found ways to express their opinions, from petitioning to gossip and rebellion. This article examines some of the consequences of this state of affairs. In particular: What effect did the public nature of kingship have upon the relationship between ideals of conduct applicable to kings and norms of masculinity which applied to all men? This question is addressed by comparing proclamations of Edward III (1327-77), and reports of treasonous words under Henry VI (1422-61), with earlier attacks on Edward II (1307-27).Click on the photo to read more! -- source link
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