HIST 844A Medieval Kingship
Kingship was one of the defining features of medieval civilization. The topic has given rise to an extensive historiography, and has prompted some of the most significant scholarship in the field of medieval studies. Studying kingship opens windows into a plethora of issues, ranging from notions of masculinity to logistics of communication to patterns of patronage. Drawing on both primary sources related to kings and kingship and some of the key historiography, this class will examine the phenomenon of medieval kingship and its impact on European society. Reading knowledge of Latin is required.