Like Lambs to the Slaughter: Improvising Murder in the 12th Century
FRST 231
Spring 2008 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 235, FIST 231, HIST 278 |
This course will study three assassinations of the 12th century: that of Bishop Gaudry of Laon in 1112, that of Count Charles of Flanders in 1127, and that of Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury in 1170. We will study these assassinations and the manifold issues they raise through the various contemporary historical accounts of the murders and their consequences. Another of our goals will thus be to recognize and investigate the ways in which historical works render actions intelligible and meaningful. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Guiber of Nogent, MEMOIRS
Suger, THE DEEDS OF LOUIS THE FAT
Herman of Tournai, THE RESTORATION OF THE MONASTARY OF STAIN MARTIN OF TOURNAI
Walter of Therouanne, THE LIFE OF CHARLES THE GOOD
Galbert of Bruges, THE MURDER OF CHARLES THE GOOD
Guernes of Pont-Sainte-Maxence, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS THE MARTYR OF CANTERBURY
William of Canterbury, THE LIFE AND PASSION OF SAINT THOMAS
Benedict of Peterborough, THE PASSION OF SAINT THOMAS
Edward Grim, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS
John of Salisbury, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS
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Examinations and Assignments:
3-4 short papers |
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