The rituals and significance of ducal civic entries in late medieval Brittany
Michael A. Jones
Although not so richly documented as some other French principalities, enough evidence survives to describe various rituals connected with ducal civic entries in late medieval Brittany, which have been largely ignored recent general literature. This article synthesises this material, highlighting particular the political and ideological well ceremonial imperatives governed evolving Breton practice between fourteenth early sixteenth centuries duchy passed from independent rule under Montfort dynasty into hands of kings France.
Journal of Medieval History