Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. Preface xv
6. Chronology Chart: The Thirteenth Century xxi
7. I. Castle of Intellect, Castle of Force: The Worlds of Alfonso the Learned and James the Conqueror 1
8. 2. Prelude to Power: Kingship and Constitution in the Realms of Aragon, 1175-1250 23
9. 3. Paths to Ruin: The Economic and Financial Policies of Alfonso the Learned 41
10. 4. Patronage and Piety: Catalan Letters from Llull to March 68
11. 5. Two Warrior-Kings and Their Municipal Militias: The Townsman-Soldier in Law and Life 95
12. 6. James the Conqueror: Montpellier and Southern France 130
13. 7. Law and Politics: Alfonso's Program of Political Reform 150
14. 8. Epilogue: Apotheosis 203
15. APPENDIX: Genealogical Tables, Alfonso X and James 211
16. Bibliographic Essay 217
17. Contributors 221
18. Index 225
19. Backmatter 233