Bastard Feudalism

This major work is the most radical reinterpretation of the subject for fifty years. Hicks argues that Bastard Feudalism was far more complex - and positive in its effects - than previous accounts have suggested. A major contribution to historical debate which revolutionises our view of late medieval society.

List of contents

Chapter 1 What is Bastard Feudalism?; Chapter 2 Varieties of Bastard Feudalism; Chapter 3 Quantity and Quality; Chapter 4 The Legality of Bastard Feudalism; Chapter 5 Bastard Feudalism in Peacetime; Chapter 6 Power and Politics; Chapter 7 Bastard Feudalism in Wartime; Chapter 8 Bastard Feudalism: The End?; Chapter 9 Impact on Politics and Society;

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Summary

This major work is the most radical reinterpretation of the subject for fifty years. Hicks argues that Bastard Feudalism was far more complex - and positive in its effects - than previous accounts have suggested. A major contribution to historical debate which revolutionises our view of late medieval society.

Product details

• Authors: M a Hicks, M. Hicks, M. A. Hicks, M.A. Hicks, M.a. (University of Winchester Hicks, Hicks M.A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.02.2015
• EAN: 9781138836396
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83639-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: The Medieval World; Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, General & world history, CE period up to c 1500, Social and cultural history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, General and world history