Processes of Politics and the Rule of Law

Peter Linehan, University of Cambridge, UK

• Contents: The Church and feudalism in the Spanish kingdoms in the 11th and 12th centuries; León, ciudad regia, y sus obispos en los siglos X-XIII; Royal influence and papal authority in the diocese of Osma: a note on ’Quia requisistis’; A tale of two cities: capitular Burgos and mendicant Burgos in the 13th century; The economics of episcopal politics: the cautionary tale of Bishop Suero Pérez of Zamora; Utrum reges Portugalie coronabantur annon; Alfonso XI of Castile and the arm of Santiago (with a note on the Pope’s foot); A papal constitution in the making: ’Fundamenta militantis ecclesie’ (18 July 1278); The will of Synibaldus de Labro; ’Gar.’: a case of mistaken identity; Animadverto: a recently discovered consilium concerning the sanctity of King Louis IX (with F. J. Hernández); On further thought: Lucas of Tuy, Rodrigo of Toledo and the Alfonsine Histories; The court historiographer of Francoism?: La leyenda oscura of Ramón Menéndez Pidal; Index.

'... each article demonstrates that the critical mind can be exercised with humour without diminishing the serious argument of the historian.' Revue d'Histoire Ecclésiastique 'This is a good read... this highly thought-provoking and intelligent collection of articles which would be otherwise hard to find will be of lasting value.' Bulletin of Hispanic Studies