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Royal Rage and the Construction of Anglo-Norman Authority, c. 1000-1250, by Kate McGrath

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Royal Rage and the Construction of Anglo-Norman Authority, c. 1000-1250, by Kate McGrath

Language

eng

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Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Royal Rage and the Construction of Anglo-Norman Authority, c. 1000-1250

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1089011359

Responsibility statement

by Kate McGrath

Series statement

Springer eBooks.Palgrave Studies in the History of Emotions

Summary

This book explores how eleventh- and twelfth-century Anglo-Norman ecclesiastical authors attributed anger to kings in the exercise of their duties, and how such attributions related to larger expansions of royal authority. It argues that ecclesiastical writers used their works to legitimize certain displays of royal anger, often resulting in violence, while at the same time deploying a shared emotional language that also allowed them to condemn other types of displays. These texts are particularly concerned about displays of anger in regard to suppressing revolt, ensuring justice, protecting honor, and respecting the status of kingship. In all of these areas, the role of ecclesiastical and lay counsel forms an important limit on the growth and expansion of royal prerogatives.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Ecclesiastical Culture of Anger -- Chapter 3: Righteous Royal Rage -- Chapter 4: Shameful Royal Rage -- Chapter 5: Role of Counsel in Directing Royal Rage -- 6. Chapter 6: Epilogue

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