A famous scientist and writer, member of the French Academy, Georges Duby occupies a special place in modern historiography, being the author of numerous in-depth studies on the history of medieval France, as well as popular books on his chosen topic. His exciting books, the courage and richness of their content amaze the reader, have become one of the symbols of France. In the work offered to the attention of readers, the author examines medieval French society, as if rising above the factual picture of the past, paying attention only to individual, most striking historical events. It penetrates deeply into the social structure, reveals the interaction of material civilization, culture and other social factors in the development of society. The book widely uses sources - testimonies of contemporaries of those distant times. The work contains geographical maps, genealogical diagrams, and is equipped with a reference apparatus.

Contents: From the publisher To the reader

HeritageEmpireFranksSovereignsStorm

SeignoryVillageCastleChurchKing-Seignor

Engagement nations and statesThe Great RiseLouis VIIPhilippe AugustusSouthThirteenth centuryFourteenth centuryThe Maid of Orleans

EpilogueChronologyIndex of place namesIndex of namesBibliographyList of maps and genealogical charts