The Closing of the Middle Ages?
England 1471 - 1529
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 12. July 1997
Book
Hardback
300 pages
978-0-631-16598-9 (ISBN)
Description
This study looks at the period in its own right without treating it as an epilogue to the Middle Ages or a prelude to modern times.
Reviews / Votes
"Overall, The Closing of the Middle Ages? provides a wide-ranging introduction to an under-studied period, which students will find well organized and approachable, while scholars will value the stimulus it provides for further investigation and debate." English Historical ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-16598-9 (9780631165989)
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07/1997
1st Edition
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Person
Richard Britnell is Reader in History at the University of Durham, where he has taught since 1966. He has published widely, mostly on medieval economic and social history. His previous books include The Growth and Decline of Colchester, 1300-1525 (1986) and The Commercialisation of English Society, 1000-1500 (second edition, 1996).
Content
Introduction. Part I: Kings and Kingship:.
1. Kings and Dynasties.
2. Neighbours.
3. Kingship.
Part II: The Dimensions of Politics:.
4. Court and Council.
5. Country Politics.
6. Parliamentary and Popular Politics.
Part III: Nation, Church, Law: .
7. Nationhood.
8. The Church.
9. The Law.
Part IV: Economy:.
10. Social Order.
11. Market Economy.
12. Economic Development.
Conclusions.
Bibliography.
Index.
1. Kings and Dynasties.
2. Neighbours.
3. Kingship.
Part II: The Dimensions of Politics:.
4. Court and Council.
5. Country Politics.
6. Parliamentary and Popular Politics.
Part III: Nation, Church, Law: .
7. Nationhood.
8. The Church.
9. The Law.
Part IV: Economy:.
10. Social Order.
11. Market Economy.
12. Economic Development.
Conclusions.
Bibliography.
Index.