The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries - 1066-c.1280

This volume provides a readable account of the history of the British Isles from the Norman Conquest of England to the eve of the Welsh rebellion against Edward I in 1282. In six detailed chapters, contributors consider the fundamental changes that occurred in political structure, ecclesiastical landscape, and social and economic life.

List of contents

• Preface


• Introduction


• 1: Robin Frame: Conquest and settlement


• 2: David Bates: Kingship, government and political life to c.1160


• 3: Richard Britnell: Social bonds and economic change


• 4: Brian Golding: The Church and christian life


• 5: Henrietta Leyser: Cultural affinities


• 6: Henry Summerson: Kingship, government and political life c. 1160-c.1280


• Conclusion


• Glossary


• Further Reading


• Chronology

About the author

Barbara Harvey was formerly a Fellow and Tutor at Somerville College, Oxford, where she taught Medieval History, and is now an Emeritus Fellow of the College. Her book, 'Living and Dying in England, 1100-1540: The Monastic Experience' was joint winner of the Wolfson Prize for History in 1993.

Summary

This volume provides a readable 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.

Additional text

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.

Product details

• Assisted by: Barbara Harvey (Editor), Barbara F. Harvey (Editor), Harvey Barbara (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2001
• EAN: 9780198731399
• ISBN: 978-0-19-873139-9
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 217 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 414 g
• Illustrations: 22 maps and 10 illustrations
• Series: Short Oxford History of the British Isles; Short Oxford History of the Br; Short Oxford History of the British Isles
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; CE period up to c 1500, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, British Isles, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education