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The Greatest Dynasty of Medieval France: Interview with Professor Justine Firnhaber-Baker

Tides of History

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Comparing Medieval and Modern Local Politics in the United States

Exploring how local elites in exurban and rural America exhibit similarities to medieval nobles, with a focus on control and authority rather than electoral processes. The chapter argues that the political makeup often caters more to representing local elite groups than the broader population, bridging the gap between perceptions of medieval and modern politics.

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