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The Prince in Splendour: Court Festivals of Medieval Europe

3.8/5 ( ratings)

In this fascinating study, historian Richard Barber examines the elaborate pomp and ceremony of the medieval court festival, revealing as he does so its wider cultural and political importance. This volume is published exclusively by The Folio Society.

Three quarter-bound in cloth with a Modiglaini paper front board
Set in Poliphilus and Blado display
280 pages
Frontispiece and 24 pages of colour plates
Blocked slipcase
9˝ x 6¼˝

This edition, only available from The Folio Society, is lavishly illustrated with a frontispiece and 24 pages of colour plates; reflecting the extravagant nature of courtly festivals and the exquisite craftsmanship of the period.

Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Folio Society

Release: October 22, 2022

The Prince in Splendour: Court Festivals of Medieval Europe

3.8/5 ( ratings)

In this fascinating study, historian Richard Barber examines the elaborate pomp and ceremony of the medieval court festival, revealing as he does so its wider cultural and political importance. This volume is published exclusively by The Folio Society.

Three quarter-bound in cloth with a Modiglaini paper front board
Set in Poliphilus and Blado display
280 pages
Frontispiece and 24 pages of colour plates
Blocked slipcase
9˝ x 6¼˝

This edition, only available from The Folio Society, is lavishly illustrated with a frontispiece and 24 pages of colour plates; reflecting the extravagant nature of courtly festivals and the exquisite craftsmanship of the period.

Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Folio Society

Release: October 22, 2022

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