| Reviews |
| - 'Let it be said at the outset: this is a very good book. There is not a single weak chapter in it; three or four of the chapters are indeed by any definition outstanding pieces of historical writing and synthesis. It also lives up to the declares ambitions of the series. Rees Davies, Welsh Historical Review Vol 21,No 2.' -
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| Description | | - Integrated treatment of the history of the British Isles makes this a unique offering to medieval historical literature.
- Comparative approach brings out the similarities and contrasts between the experience of the several parts of the British Isles.
- Authoritative contributor team includes David Bates, Richard Britnell, Robin Frame, Brian Golding, Henrietta Leyser, and Henry Summerson.
- Assumes no prior knowledge of the period, and provides a chronological table to which both students and teachers can refer.
- Features extensive maps and illustrations plus a glossary of medieval terms for those new to the period.
| | This volume provides a readable and authoritative account of the history of the British Isles from the Norman Conquest of England, to the eve of the Welsh against Edward I in 1282 . At the beginning of the period, much of Britain belonged, as did Ireland, to the Vikings. The transformation of the archipelago by the end of this period is explored and explained in this volume. Six sharply focused
chapters consider the fundamental changes that occurred in this period: the changing political and social structure and the adaptability of the aristocracy instrumental in these changes; the reforms that affected the ecclesiastical landscape; and the effects on economic life of the growth of a monetised economy. The influence of the natural environment and communications on life in medieval times
are discussed in the Introduction. The approach is comparative, bringing out both the sharp contrasts between the experience of the several parts of the British Isles and the similarities. With chapters contributed by a team of experts, Harvey explores the interactions between the parts of the British Isles to provide a clear and incisive history of this fascinating period. |
| Contents |
Preface
Introduction
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Barbara Harvey
1.
Conquest and settlement
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Robin Frame
2.
Kingship, government and political life to c.1160
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David Bates
3.
Social bonds and economic change
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Richard Britnell
4.
The Church and christian life
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Brian Golding
5.
Cultural affinities
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Henrietta Leyser
6.
Kingship, government and political life c. 1160-c.1280
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Henry Summerson
Conclusion
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Barbara Harvey
Glossary
Further Reading
Chronology
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Edited by Barbara Harvey, Fellow, Somerville College, Oxford University
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