A new perspective on lordship in England between the Norman
Conquest and Magna Carta. Multiple lordship- that is, holding land
or owing allegiance to more than one lord simultaneously- was long
regarded under the western European "feudal" model as a potentially
dangerous aberration, and a sign of decline in the structure of
lordship. Through an analysis of the minor lords of Leicestershire,
Derbyshire, and Staffordshire during the long twelfth century, this
study demonstrates, conversely, that multiple lordship was at least
as common as single lordship in this period and regarded as a
normal practice, and explores how these minor lords used the
flexibility of lordship structures to construct localised centres
of authority in the landscape and become important actors in their
own right. Lordship was, moreover, only one of several forces which
minor lords had to navigate. Regional society in this period was
profoundly shaped by overlapping ties of lordship, kinship, and
locality, each of which could have a fundamental impact on
relationships and behaviour. These issues are studied within and
across lords' honours, around religious houses and urban areas, and
in a close case study of the abbey of Burton-upon-Trent. This book
thus contextualises lordship within a wider landscape of power and
influence.
General
Imprint: |
The Boydell Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2024 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Hannah Boston
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 156mm (L x W x H) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78327-783-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-78327-783-1 |
Barcode: |
9781783277834 |
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