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Fourteenth Century England XII (Hardcover)
James Bothwell, Jeffrey S. J.S. Hamilton; Contributions by Paul Dryburgh, Pierre Gaite, Christopher Given-Wilson, …
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Discovery Miles 20 400
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Essays offer a lively snapshot of important topics. The essays
presented here draw on a number of different approaches and
perspectives to address and illuminate key aspects and issues of
the period. Longitudinal studies of king's confessors and corrodies
of the crown provide insights into the intersection of political,
religious and demographic currents over the longue duree, and are
complemented by studies of documentary sources of various kinds -
newsletters, chronicles, and municipal archives - to challenge
current understandings of important events and processes such as
the deposition of Edward II, the evolving identity of the
parliamentary peers, and Richard II's vision for the house of
Lancaster. Prosopographical and biographical studies of post-plague
clerics, and of knights within comital affinities and within their
own individual affinity groups, shed light on county communities
and gentry society; they also demonstrate the impact of the Black
Death on society at large, especially on the question of religious
continuity and discontinuity at the parish level. Contributors:
Paul Dryburgh, Pierre Gaite, Chris Given-Wilson, Michael Jones,
Taylor Kniphfer, Samuel Lane, Jonathan Mackman, Alison McHardy,
Matt Raven, David Robinson.
This series [pushes] the boundaries of knowledge and [develops] new
trends in approach and understanding. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW The
essays collected here cast light on the factors that made or
defined an individual, and the ways in which the men and women
concerned gave expression to their individuality. Facets of the
characters of English kings emerge from the varying contents of
their wills, and the use of propaganda in their personal letters.
By contrast, Margaret of Anjou's early years are explored for the
roots of her conduct as queen consort, and how she matched up to
contemporary expectations following Henry VI's mental collapse. The
law courts and the legal profession provide the stage and cast for
several papers: individual lawyers, of dubious integrity and adept
at manipulating legal processes intheir own interests, provoked the
violence that led to their own deaths, while a member of the same
profession is shown to have orchestrated civic riots in which he
and his neighbours sought to give expression to their own statusas
they perceived it. Finally, in their frustrated search for justice,
strong-minded women asserted their individual rights by taking
their grievances to Henry VII's star chamber. Contributors: Chris
Given-Wilson, Anthony Gross, David Grummitt, Samuel Lane, Simon
Payling, Alice Raw, Anne F. Sutton, Deborah Youngs.
This series [pushes] the boundaries of knowledge and [develops] new
trends in approach and understanding. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW The
vitality and diversity of research into the late medieval period
are exemplified by the contents of this volume. A central theme is
the medieval Church: examinations of the process of ordination, the
parishioners of Dartford in Kent and the influence of their learned
vicar, how monastic chroniclers changed their focus as the century
progressed, the perhaps unjustified reputation of Bishop Ayscough
of Salisbury, and the significance of Edward IV's charter of
ecclesiastical liberties. Another strand concentrates on Ireland,
to explore both the complex relations between the Gaelic-speaking
peoples of the west and the Stewart monarchy in Scotland, and the
status and participation in government of the English settled near
Dublin. Unusual perspectives on London are derived from a study of
those engaged in identity theft there at the start of the century,
and two heralds' accounts of the public processions andelaborate
funeral rites accorded to a French ambassador at its end.
Contributors: Des Atkinson, Brian Coleman, Zosia Edwards, Simon
Egan, Charles Giry-Deloison, Daniel Gosling, Samuel Lane, David
Lepine, Claire Macht
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Fourteenth Century England XI (Hardcover)
David Green, Christopher Given-Wilson; Contributions by Bridget Wells-Furby, Cary J Nederman, James Bothwell, …
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Discovery Miles 20 430
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The fruits of new research on the politics, society and culture of
England in the fourteenth century. The essays collected here engage
with many of the most important themes and subjects of the period.
In addition to addressing matters of kingship and changing theories
of power, they tackle questions concerning loyalty and rebellion at
the centre of authority and on its margins; the role of law, both
domestic and international; the nature of memory - legal,
historical and fabricated; and the relationship between the
Plantagenets and the rulers of those nations and territories over
which England claimed dominion. In so doing, the collection offers
important new insights into political and social developments at
times of major turmoil, including Edward I's war with Scotland, the
deposition of Edward II, and the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, while
also exploring the mechanisms used to ensure peace and the
smooth-running of a kingdom during a time of immense change. DAVID
GREEN is Lecturer in British Studies and History, Harlaxton
College; CHRIS GIVEN-WILSON is Professor of Late Medieval History,
University of St Andrews. Contributors: James Bothwell, S.W.
Dempsey, Matthew Hefferan, Samuel Lane, Cary J. Nederman, W. Mark
Ormrod, Bridget Wells-Furby
With Letters, Unpublished Manuscripts And A Reprint Of Mr.
Greenleaf's Rare Paper On Indian Place Names.
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With Letters, Unpublished Manuscripts And A Reprint Of Mr.
Greenleaf's Rare Paper On Indian Place Names.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
With Letters, Unpublished Manuscripts And A Reprint Of Mr.
Greenleafs Rare Paper On Indian Place Names.
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