The French in the Kingdom of Sicily, 1266–1305 (Paperback)

Introduction; Part I. Means of Communication: 1. Routes and journeys; 2. Meetings, embassies and correspondence; 3. The movement of money; Part II. Indirect Channels of Communication: 4. Lesser means of diffusing Angevin influences; Part III. Settlers in the Regno: 5. Robert II d'Artois; 6. The Dampierres, the comital family of Flanders; 7. Other French aristocratic families; 8. Foundations and degrees of French aristocratic commitment to the Angevin regime in the Regno; 9. The French experience in the Regno; Part IV. Cultural and Political Impacts: 10. Royal ideology: the saintly family; 11. Religious politics and practices; 12. The universities of Naples and Paris; 13. Medicine and science; 14. Law; 15. Administrative practices; 16. Navy and army; 17. Literature; Epilogue: spurs to remembering; Conclusion.