Kingship, Rebellion and Political Culture England and Germany, c.1215 - c.1250

Taking as its starting point two uprisings in England and Germany (Richard Marshal in 1233-4 and Henry (VII) in 1234-5), this book offers a new take on the political culture of high medieval Europe. Themes include: the role of violence; the norms of political behaviour; the public nature of politics; and the social history of political exchange.

Bjorn Weiler is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK. Previous publications include King Henry III of England and the Staufen Empire, (1216-1272).

Introduction
PART I: KINGDOMS IN TURMOIL: THE STRUCTURES AND FRAMEWORK OF REVOLT
To be king in name as well as deed: the revolt of Henry (VII) in Germany
The Marshal rebellion in England (1233-4)
Rebellion in Context
PART II: THE IDEALS AND NORMS OF POLITICS
Loyalty, justice, and honour: Henry (VII) and Frederick II
Justice, loyalty and the absence of honour: Frederick II and Henry (VII) as seen by their contemporaries
Loyalties true and false: political values in England
PART III: THE WAYS AND MEANS OF POLITICS
Creating a Public
Addressing the public: rituals, gestures and charters
Townsmen, clergy, and knights: the public in politics
Conclusion