Isbn: 9780243988143 - La Commune De Soissons, Vol. 1 (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the commune of Soissons, a town that was the seat of a bishop, surrounded by multiple competing ecclesiastical jurisdictions, as well as the site of contest between the royal house of France and the Counts of Vermandois in the 10th century. The author traces the development of Soissons from its origins as a Roman city through its emergence as an important town in the Carolingian period, its subsequent decline under the Normans, and its eventual rebirth as a center of local autonomy in the 12th century. The author also examines the complex relationship between the bishop and the count of Soissons, who shared power in the town, and the role of the commune in shaping the political and social landscape of Soissons. Through a rich tapestry of historical detail, this book illuminates the processes of urban development and the emergence of communal liberties in medieval France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…