A lesson in holy kingship: the thirteenth-century "La estoire de Seint Aedward le Rei"

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Collard, Judith

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Art Historical Workgroup of South Africa

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In this article a manuscript from the Cambridge University Library, viz.: "La estoire de Seint Aedward le Rei" is discussed with particular reference to its authorship and its possible date of manufacture as well as highlighting its special insights into the nature of medieval kingship.

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Holy kingship, La estoire de Seint Aedward le Rei, Medieval kingship, Thirteenth century, Medieval manuscript, St. Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066

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Collard, J 2000, 'A lesson in holy kingship: the thirteenth-century "La estoire de Seint Aedward le Rei".' South African Journal of Art History, vol. 15, pp. 52-67.