Deals with two unusual French "ordines" in which relevance took precedence over tradition. In both the pregnant phrase "Franks, Burgundians, & Aquitanians" appeared in the prayer following the king's unction in the place traditionally occupied by the alien triad "Saxons, Mercians, & Northumbrians." The ceremonials were thus transformed & made fully appropriate for the ruler of France. Contents of this study: (1) "Franks, Burgundians, & Aquitanians" in the 12th Century: The "Ordo" of Lat. 14192; (2) The Reappearance of ...
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Deals with two unusual French "ordines" in which relevance took precedence over tradition. In both the pregnant phrase "Franks, Burgundians, & Aquitanians" appeared in the prayer following the king's unction in the place traditionally occupied by the alien triad "Saxons, Mercians, & Northumbrians." The ceremonials were thus transformed & made fully appropriate for the ruler of France. Contents of this study: (1) "Franks, Burgundians, & Aquitanians" in the 12th Century: The "Ordo" of Lat. 14192; (2) The Reappearance of "Franks, Burgundians, & Aquitanians" in Early Modern France: Jean du Tillet; Du Tillet's Version of the "Ordo Maior" of "Croix"; Theodore Godefroy & Du Tillet's "Ordo"; (3) Conclusion. Appendix: The "Ordo Maior" of "Croix." Bibliography.
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Good+ Ex-Library, Periodical. 8vo-Over 7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Retired library copy with all the usual stamps, stickers, and labels. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers lightly edge and corner worn with some light wrinkling on both covers. 189p., including index.
