Selected Works of Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis

Letters and Charters

Suger (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

312 Seiten

2026
The Catholic University of America Press (Verlag)
9780813239958 (ISBN)

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Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis was a pivotal figure in 12th-century France, leaving a lasting impact through his multifaceted foles. His dedication to his abbey of Saint-Denis, wise counsel to kings, mediation of church disputes, and involvement in the Crusades solidify his legacy. His letters and charters offer invaluable insights into the political, religious, and economic landscape of the era, particularly during the Capetian dynasty's formative years. Suger's letters, often addressed to powerful figures, reveal his adept political maneuvering. They document his efforts to consolidate royal authority, maintain peace, and defend the abbey's interests. These writings illuminate medieval diplomacy and the Church's influence on secular affairs. Suger served as a trusted advisor to Kings Louis VI and Louis VII, even acting as regent during the latter's absence on the Second Crusade. He skillfully resolved conflicts among ecclesiastical figures, bolstering royal authority and promoting church unity. Suger's charters meticulously detail the abbey's landholdings, privileges, and administrative practices, reflecting his commitment to restoring its wealth and prestige and protecting the abbey's lands from encroachment. These documents also provide crucial information about the economic and social conditions of 12th-century France, a pivotal period in the development of the French monarchy.

Richard Cusimano (1939-2024) was professor emeritus at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Eric Whitmore is retired adjunct professor of history at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Michael Bardot is professor of history at Maryville University.

Erscheinungsdatum	04.11.2025
Übersetzer	Richard C. Cusimano, Eric Whitmore, Michael Bardot
Verlagsort	Washington
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Mittelalter
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
ISBN-13	9780813239958 / 9780813239958
Zustand	Neuware