England And Its Rulers: 1066 - 1307 Paperback 4

Michael T. Clanchy

This is an updated and expanded edition of a classic introduction to medieval England from the reign of William the Conqueror to Edward I. * Includes a new chapter on family and gender roles, revisions throughout to enhance the narrative flow, and further reading sections containing the most up-to-date sources * Offers engaging and clear discussion of the key political, economic, social, and cultural issues of the period, by an esteemed scholar and writer * Illustrates themes with lively, pertinent examples and important primary sources * Assesses the reigns of key Norman, Angevin, and Plantagenet monarchs, as well as the British dimension of English history, the creation of wealth, the rise of the aristocracy, and more

1118736230

9781118736234

English

John Wiley & Sons Inc

05-May-14

364

Michael Clanchy is Professor Emeritus of Medieval History at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, UK, and a fellow of the British Academy. He taught previously at Glasgow University, and is considered to be one of the leading medieval scholars of his generation. His publications include From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 1306 (3rd edition, Wiley Blackwell, 2012) and Abelard: A Medieval Life (Wiley Blackwell, 1999).

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