{"product_id":"the-observations-of-gilles-le-bouvier-a-medieval-heralds-view-of-europe-and-its-neighbouring-lands-9781350418950","title":"The Observations of Gilles Le Bouvier: A Medieval Herald's View of Europe and Its Neighbouring Lands","description":"\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the medieval French, this book is a landmark English-language version of the work of Gilles le Bouvier. As the senior herald to King Charles VII, the monarch on the French throne as they advanced to victory in the Hundred Years' War between England, France and their allies, Gilles le Bouvier was close to the king during a decisive, formative period in France's history, as well as being a well-known figure from the period. \u003ci\u003eThe Berry Herald's Impressions of Europe \u003c\/i\u003ethus delivers a rare glimpse of a singular medieval worldview, offered through the constrained voice of a skilled diplomat carefully and occasionally sharing his opinions to audiences composed of his social superiors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring his lifelong career as a messenger and a diplomat in Charles's service, Gilles le Bouvier, known as The Berry Herald, travelled far and wide on his master's behalf. This translated work is a compilation of his observations as he moved around Western Europe, the Mediterranean states and the Black Sea region. Throughout the text, Gilles le Bouvier: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* assessed or commented on the lands encompassed by his extensive travels\u003cbr\u003e* discussed the peoples he claimed to have encountered, from the honourable Turks to the 'bad Catholics' of southern Italy\u003cbr\u003e* surveyed the military capabilities of France's neighbours, allies, enemies and neutral states \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpertly introduced and contextualised by Gideon Brough and Sophie Patrick, this book provides a compelling and unique historical source for understanding life in late-medieval Europe through the eyes of someone who lived it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGideon Brough\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in Medieval Diplomatic Relations and Warfare from Cardiff University, UK. He currently teaches Welsh, British and European History at The Open University, UK. His main academic interests are Welsh and French History, focusing on aspects of warfare, diplomacy, power relations, geopolitics, insurgencies and notions of identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie Patrick\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in French at University of New England, Australia. Her research interests include medieval French literature and translation, as well as dystopian and declinist literature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901486403858,"sku":"9781350418950","price":131.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cc6b32b3-795f-434a-bb4d-18caa4701c5c.jpg?v=1738427310","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-observations-of-gilles-le-bouvier-a-medieval-heralds-view-of-europe-and-its-neighbouring-lands-9781350418950","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}