Blood Royal

This engaging history of dynastic power in medieval Europe explores the role of family dynamics and family consciousness in the politics of royal and imperial dynasties. From royal marriages and the birth of sons, to female sovereigns, mistresses and wicked uncles, Robert Bartlett casts fresh light on an essential feature of the medieval world.

Aceasta istorie antrenanta a puterii dinastice in Europa medievala exploreaza rolul dinamicii familiei si al constiintei familiei in politica dinastiilor regale si imperiale. De la casatoriile regale si nasterea fiilor, la suverane, amante si unchi rai, Robert Bartlett arunca o lumina proaspata asupra unei trasaturi esentiale a lumii medievale.