Assemblies and Representation in Languedoc in the Thirteenth Century

The book explores the evolution of medieval assemblies, highlighting their importance prior to the rise of parliaments and Estates. It examines the dynamics of assemblies, councils, and the concept of consent, illustrating how traditional practices were reshaped by the bureaucratic developments of the Capetian monarchy following the royal conquest of Languedoc in the 13th century. This analysis reveals the complexities of governance and the transition toward more structured political systems in medieval France.