Charles the Bold: The Last Valois Duke of Burgundy (History of Valois Burgundy)

Erudite but highly readable.... An attractive and timely repackaging of an unrivalled classic of Burgundian studies. MEDIUM AEVUM Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment. Charles the Bold Contents Abbreviations Acknowledgements 1. The Duke and the Towns: Ghent and Liège 2. Burgundy, France and England, 1467-72 3. Territorial Aggrandizement, 1469-1473: Alsace, Lorraine, Frisia and Guelders 4. The Duke and the Empire, 1467-73 5. The Ruler and his Court 6. The Armies of Charles the Bold 7. Clients and Partisans of Burgundy 8. The Revolt of Alsace and the League of Constance 9. The Siege of Neuss and the Conquest of Lorraine 10. Savoy, Grandson and Murten 11. The Collapse of Burgundian Power Bibliography Index The Duke And The Towns : Ghent And Liége -- Burgundy, France And England, 1467-72 -- Territorial Aggrandizement, 1469-73 : Alsace, Lorraine, Frisia, And Guelders -- The Duke And The Empire, 1467-73 -- The Ruler And The Court -- The Armies Of Charles The Bold -- Clients And Partisans Of Burgundy -- The Revolt Of Alsace And The League Of Constance -- The Siege Of Neuss And The Conquest Of Lorraine -- Savoy, Grandson, And Murten -- The Collapse Of Burgundian Power. Richard Vaughan. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 433-500) And Index. Synopsis Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours. It describes and analyses his policies, giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss. The armies, the court and Burgundian clients and partisans are given separate treatment.