The writings of Agnes of Harcourt : the life of Isabelle of France & the letter on Louis IX and Longchamp / edited, translated, and with an introduction by Sean L. Field
2003, First Edition. Notre Dame, Ind. : University of Notre Dame Press. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.Includes previous owner's inscription. Item #347231
Series; Notre Dame texts in medieval culture. Physical description; x, 106 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Old French texts and parallel English translations. Contents; The subject: Isabelle of France -- The author: Agnes of Harcourt -- Dates and titles of the texts -- Historical context of Agnes's writings -- Summary of contents -- Manuscripts and previous editions -- Establishment of the texts -- Language of the texts and translation principles -- Reading list -- Texts: Edition and translation of the "Letter on Louis IX and Longchamp". Notes to the edition and translation. Edition and translation of the "Life of Isabelle of France". Notes to the edition and translation. Subjects; Isabelle Princess of France (1225-1270). Louis IX, King of France (1214-1270). Abbaye de Longchamp (Paris, France) History. Princesses France ; Biography. Blessed France ; Biography. Blessed. Princesses. Princesses France ; Biography. Blessed France ; Biography. France. Genres; Bibliography. Biographies. Biography. History.
Price: €18.95