Dynastic Structures and Capetian Throne-right: The Views of Giles of Paris
Andrew Lewis
The French royal genealogy compiled by Giles of Paris (1160? – before 1224) has received little scholarly attention, but it is an important source for the historical views Capetian circles at beginning thirteenth century. work elaborate family tree which traces succession from legendary origins Franks to contemporary heir throne, future Louis VIII, who identified on chart as Ludouicus puer. begins with a narrative history Sicambria and entry into Gaul he illustrates table first Merovingians. then continues, indicating length each king's reign giving notes some rulers. traced in detail Clovis through sons Pious, afterward there appear only kings, rarely their queens, except VI, whose eldest grandsons are shown. In addition, supposed Merovingian descent Carolingians, Capetians Robert Brave, lines many descendants William Conqueror. Giles's selection, presentation, reworking materials his sources reveal view respects original others, while derivative, unusually clear sketch dynastic schematization national history. outline France which, although written period great historiographical activity itself unlike other works time, remained unedited never been seriously studied.
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