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Tells the tale of one of the most peculiar incidents of medieval history, and the background to the real Blondel and his fellow troubadours. This title also talks about the courts of love, the Holy Grail, emergence of gothic cathedrals like Notre Dame and Chartres, and the moment of tolerance in the West when Europe shared a language, and more.
David Boyle is the author of a series of books, including Funny Money, The Tyranny of Numbers and Authenticity. He is an associate at the London-based think-tank, the New Economics Foundation, and a contributor to a range of newspapers and magazines including the New Statesman and BBC History.