Prejudice Promise

"Prejudice Promise" is an insightful examination of fifteenth-century England, focusing on the social, intellectual, and political developments of a transformative era. Based on a series of lectures delivered at Oxford, C.L. Kingsford challenges the traditional historical perception of the 15th century as a period of stagnation and chaos. By exploring the "prejudice" of contemporary records against the "promise" of emerging social forces, the work reveals a country in the midst of profound transition.

The study delves into the vitality of English society during the Wars of the Roses, the growth of the merchant class, and the evolution of the English language and literature. Kingsford provides a detailed analysis of the period's intellectual life and the burgeoning administrative structures that would eventually define the Tudor state. This scholarly work is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the continuity between the medieval and early modern periods, offering a nuanced view of the cultural and economic shifts that shaped the English nation.

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