Mémoires écrites et politiques documentaires des villes de l'Aquitaine sous obédience anglaise (XIIIe-XVe siècles)

During the 13th to 15th centuries, Aquitaine cities under English rule—such as Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion—developed sophisticated documentary practices that reflected their political ambitions and social identities. These included cartularies (collections of charters) and other archival materials, often selectively preserved or altered to align with local interests, sometimes at the expense of royal authority. Comparative analysis of these municipal archives with English chancery records reveals a dynamic interplay between urban communities and English sovereignty, highlighting how memory and identity were strategically constructed, particularly during periods of conflict like the Hundred Years' War.

Crouzier-Roland, N. Mémoires écrites et politiques documentaires des villes de l’Aquitaine sous obédience anglaise (XIIIe-XVe siècles). https://doi.org/10.70675/9be67375zddbbz4bbcza636zb1333ef99c25