About “Les rois thaumaturges”
Marc Bloch's essay explores the Western European concept of kingship, focusing on a unique belief: that a sovereign's touch could cure scrofula and related illnesses. Bloch examines this practice, highlighting its significance in understanding the symbolic power of monarchy. The essay is part of a larger work described on the dust jacket, which emphasizes Bloch's skill in analyzing historical beliefs. The text does not provide further details about the essay's structure or additional themes.
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2020 · ISBN 9781138855922
- ISBN
- 9781138855922
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Royal Touch | 2020 | 9781138855922 | Buy on Amazon |
| Royal Touch | 2015 | 9781317517726 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Royal Touch | 2015 | 9781317517719 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Royal Touch | 2015 | 9781138855212 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Royal Touch | 1990 | 9780880294089 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The royal touch | 1989 | 0880294086 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | The royal touch | 1973 | 0710073550 | Buy on Amazon |
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How many pages is Les rois thaumaturges?
Les rois thaumaturges by Marc Bloch has 441 pages.
