The French Monarchy and the Jews: From Philip Augustus to the Last Capetians
John W. Baldwin|William Chester Jordan
From 1179 to 1328 relations between French Christians and Jews were chronically unstable--exploitation, repression, expulsion sanctioned by a government dedicated purified Christian state. The Monarchy the tells in rich compelling detail fate of Capetian France. William Chester Jordan assesses relationship development royal institutions ide- ology period during which foundations state being laid. policy early (the reign Philip Augustus) was erratic. Official efforts humiliate ruin their businesses alternated with attempts provide climate that encouraged business while at same time imposing economic social disabilities made other aspects lives intolerable. Louis IX, on hand, single-minded his induce convert. Whatever policies, measure impact Jewish communities. During Fair, expelled property confiscated financial benefit crown. comprehensively evaluates effects themselves, especially first years exile principalities bordering king's domain. experience Middle Ages has been subject increasing scholarly interest, will prove useful any student or scholar medieval history.
Journal of Interdisciplinary History