HIST 158 1st Edition Lecture 13 Outline of Last LectureI. ModenaII. Life in the GhettoIII. Family LifeOutline of Current LectureI. Discussion of autobiography as a genreII. Modena’s self presentation in a negative lightIII. The Renaissance of National MonarchiesCurrent LectureI. Discussion of autobiography as a genreII. Modena’s self presentation in a negative lighta. Autobiography was a new genre at the timei. Renaissance Individualism- Idea that men were in charge of their own destinies, not just part of a groupii. Before this time, autobiographies were presentations of glories and accomplishments but now became part of confession1. Augustine, Burckhardt, Rosseaub. Vanity that his life is worthy of being remembered and read by the generations tocomec. The “lachrymose conception” of Jewish historyi. Aka “tearful conception”ii. Became a genreiii. Expressed hardships, persecutions, etc. of the Jewish populationiv. Perhaps Modena is mimicking these ideasd. Psychological explanationi. Modena’s family members excelled in scholarship and businessThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.ii. Modena felt he failed at bringing the two together… this autobiography could be an explanation of his failuresIII. The Renaissance of National Monarchiesa. Feudalism- requires conscious historical imaginationb. Taxation, war, justice, administration, lawmaking were privately owned (today owned by state/public)c. Public power and private property were hopelessly confusedd. Kings were weaki. Nobles were competing for powerii. No permanence/continuity of the statee. The Starting Point: The Royal Domain in Francei. Hugh Capet 987- The Capetiansii. King had no power but family held on to the honor or “special status” of being sanctioned by God and the holy community1. Used that to expand their territory f. Building a strong Monarchy:i. Capetian Miracle1. The anointment (started out weak)2. Hereditary Monarchy (first was elected)a. Biological luck- for six generations all Kings had an eldest son to succeed themi. Sons were anointed during their father’s lifetimeii. Primogeniture- royal domain passed down to one son
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