Robert Curthose - Duke Of Normandy

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CHAPTER I. Youth Parentage and birth Tutors and education Initiation into politics Official position under the Conqueror Bright promise of Robert’s youth CHAPTER II. Rebellion and Exile Robert’s character and personal appearance First rebellion and exile Gerberoy Robert in the active service of the king Second rebellion and exile Death of the Conqueror CHAPTER III. INDEPENDENT RULE, 1087-95 Robert’s accession to the duchy Unsuccessful attempt to gain the English crown William Rufus against Robert Curthose Robert and William as allies The loss of Maine Weakness and failure of Robert’s government Renewed war with William Rufus CHAPTER IV. THE CRUSADE Introduction The Crusade launched in Normandy Preparations for the Crusade From Normandy to Nicaea From Nicaea to Antioch Antioch, 1097-98 The advance upon Jerusalem The capture of Jerusalem The battle of Ascalon Robert’s return from Jerusalem to Italy Estimate of Robert as a crusader CHAPTER V. FAILURE TO GAIN THE ENGLISH CROWN Death of William Rufus and accession of Henry I Robert’s return from the Crusade The end of Norman rule in Maine Conspiracy to gain the English crown Norman invasion of England The treaty of Alton, 1101 CHAPTER VI. The Loss of Normandy Sequel to the treaty of Alton Robert Curthose and Robert of Belleme Private war in Normandy and intervention of Henry I Robert and the church Preparations of Henry I for the conquest of Normandy English invasion of Normandy, 1105 The campaign of Tinchebray, 1106 CHAPTER VII. LAST YEARS AND DEATH Settlement of Normandy after Tinchebray Disposal of the captives William Clito, last hope of a lost cause Robert’s vicissitudes in captivity Death of Robert Curthose CHAPTER VIII. ROBERT CURTHOSE IN LEGEND Early growth of legends concerning Robert His legendary exploits on the Crusade His refusal of the crown of Jerusalem Legends connected with his long imprisonment The tale of the scarlet robe APPENDICES A. NOTE ON THE SOURCES B. DE INIUSTA VEXATJONE WILLELMI EPISCOPI Primi. C. ARNULF OF CHOCQUES, CHAPLAIN OF ROBERT CURTHOSE D. ROBERT’S COMPANIONS ON THE CRUSADE E. Laodicea and the First Crusade F. The Battle of Tinchebray G. THE ROBERT MEDALLION IN SUGER’S STAINED-GLASS WINdow at Saint-Denis INDEX