Feudal France In The French Epic

Feudal France In The French Epic: A Study Of Feudal French Institutions In History And Poetry is a book written by George Baer Fundenburg and published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of feudal France and its institutions during the medieval period, with a particular focus on the role of feudalism in shaping French epic poetry. The author examines the historical context and development of feudalism in France, tracing its roots back to the Roman Empire and the Germanic invasions. He also explores the social and economic structures of feudalism, including the relationship between lords and vassals, the role of the church, and the impact of feudalism on the peasantry. The book then delves into the French epic poetry of the Middle Ages, including works such as The Song of Roland and The Romance of Tristan and Iseult. The author analyzes these texts in light of their historical and cultural context, highlighting the ways in which they reflect and reinforce feudal values and institutions. Overall, Feudal France In The French Epic provides a valuable insight into the complex interplay between history, literature, and culture in medieval France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.