England and its rulers, 1066-1272
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England and its rulers, 1066-1272
Blackwell, 1998
2nd ed., with an epilogue on Edward I (1272-1307)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [242]-248) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
England and its Rulers has established itself as an attractive and authoritative account of English history from 1066. It brings the chronicle sources to life and makes original assessments of the kings and political events. Examining a period in which England was dominated by successive waves of foreign rulers, the book emphasizes how the Norman Conquest was followed by the Angevin Empire and then by the Poitevin ministers and favorites brought in by King John and Henry III. The identity of English culture is analyzed in the light of these strong external influences. This new edition retains the characteristics of the widely-acclaimed original, but it now includes an epilog on Edward I (1272-1307), which considers his wars in Wales and Scotland and reassesses his character and achievements. The second edition also contains a new bibliography covering all aspects of English history in the period 1066-1307.
Table of Contents
Preface. Maps. 1. England's Place in Medieval Europe. Part I: The Normans (1066-1135): 2. The Norman Conquest (1066-87). 3. Norman Government (1087-1135). 4. Church Reform. Part II: The Angevins (1135-99): 5. Struggles for the Kingdom (1135-99). 6. Law and Order. 7. The Twelfth-Century Renaissance. Part III: The Poitevins (1199-1272): 8. King John and the Minority of Henry III (1199-1227). 9. The Personal Rule of Henry III (1227-58). 10. National Identity. 11. The Commune of England (1258-72). 12. Epilogue: Edward I (1272-1307). References. Genealogical Tables. Suggestions for Futher Reading. Index.
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