The Burgundians
A Vanished Empire
Bart Van Loo
Discover the epic thousand-year history of Burgundy, a fabulously wealthy and turbulent region situated between France and Germany, with Bart Van Loo's fascinating narrative. Follow the decline of knightly ideals and the rise of individualism and cities, and witness the struggle for dominance in northern Europe through bloodshed and bad marriages. Learn about the evolution of art, architecture, and music amidst the chaos and tension of rival dynasties. This popular and scholarly masterpiece is comparable to great narrative historians like Barbara Tuchman, and has sold 230,000 copies in Europe.
Publish Date
2018-12-21T00:00:00.000Z
2018-12-21T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.3
ISBN
9781789543438
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-12-03T08:23:48.000Z
And if you enjoyed @bartvanloo on our podcast, and haven’t yet read his insanely enjoyable book on the rise & fall of the Dukes of Burgundy, again, you have a great treat in store! – source