HI101 Lecture Notes - Hugh Capet, West Francia, Cathedral School
Document Summary
The norman conquest and the capetian jigsaw: building france and remaking england. {adapting to feudalization of social + political structures} A new frankish king and his challenges: hugh capet. Aquitane partially centralized from an early stage, but exception to rule. He has a claim to the throne, but not a very good claim. Depicted as not carolingian (seen as a bad thing) Hugh realizes importance of church (not to extent of otto) {lecturer says she onece lecture at uoft in front of 5 people; suggestive movements under winter coats in back of lecture hall, lol} Asks if he can crown his son robert co-king. Cuz he might have to leave and fight the muslims. This gives the dynasty stability; done throughout dynasty. The royal domain (lands, propertis, rights of king small under hugh. Gained control over old caroingian states (still far too small) King does not have enough resources, cannot compete with feudal lords.
