{"product_id":"from-the-cloister-to-the-state-fontevraud-and-the-making-of-bourbon-france-16421100-9780367714543","title":"From the Cloister to the State: Fontevraud and the Making of Bourbon France, 1642-1100","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe French order of Fontevraud, founded in 1100 and comprised of both monks and nuns, was one of the largest monastic networks under female leadership in medieval and early modern Europe. This book reveals medieval Fontevraud as an aristocratic cloister where noble women governed and discusses the orders reforms implemented by Marie de Bretagne and her successors Renée and Louise de Bourbon-Vendôme. It also examines the orders political role during the Wars of Religion and its success in establishing the Bourbon-Vendômes as the only patrons of the vast and wealthy network. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Cloister to the State delves into the French order of Fontevraud, one of the most extensive monastic networks led by women in medieval and early modern Europe. Established in 1100 and comprising both monks and nuns, the order had expanded to encompass at least seventy-eight priories by the late Middle Ages. With vast territorial holdings across western France, Fontevraud emerged as a formidable religious institution, exerting significant influence within the country. Despite its remarkable power and wealth, scholars have often overlooked Fontevraud's unique gender hierarchy, while neglecting to explore the practices of abbatial authority in Fontevraud and beyond. This book unveils medieval Fontevraud as an aristocratic cloister governed by noble women. It also examines the significance of Fontevraud's extensive network for the geopolitical aspirations of the dukes of Brittany, the counts of Bourbon-Vendôme, and, particularly during the Wars of Religion, the kings of France. In addition to Fontevraud's political role during these religious conflicts, the book delves into the reforms initiated by Marie de Bretagne and her successors Renée and Louise de Bourbon-Vendôme. These Bourbon abbesses centralized the order's administration, severed ties between priories and local aristocratic families, and solidified the Bourbon-Vendômes as the sole patrons of the vast and prosperous network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book holds immense value for scholars and students of medieval and early modern history, as well as those intrigued by political history and the study of religion. Its comprehensive exploration of Fontevraud's historical significance provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of gender, power, and religion in medieval Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367714543\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annalena Muller","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44278235431162,"sku":"9780367714543","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686329693105_book.jpg?v=1686655891","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/from-the-cloister-to-the-state-fontevraud-and-the-making-of-bourbon-france-16421100-9780367714543","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}