House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France

The epic story of the Capetian kings and the birth of a nation.

Before France was a modern republic, it was the "House of Lilies." This book explores the rise of the Capetian dynasty, a line of kings who turned a small territory around Paris into the most powerful kingdom in Christendom. It is a world of crusades, cathedral building, and ruthless dynastic politics. 

► A graceful walk through the corridors of a legendary dynasty — The ROYAL in the BELOW KEY FEATURES offer a rare insight. ◄

• Dynastic Power: You will witness the rise of kings like Philip Augustus and Saint Louis as they centralized power and built the French identity.
• Medieval Splendor: Gain insights into the era of Gothic architecture, courtly love, and the intellectual rebirth of the Middle Ages.
• Comprehensive Narrative: You’ll benefit from a sweeping history that explains how a single family shaped the map of Europe for centuries.