
Angevin England
1154 - 1258
Richard Mortimer(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-631-20284-4 (ISBN)
Description
Richard Mortimer's book covers the reigns of Henry II, his sons Richard the Lionheart and John, and much of that of his gradson Henry III. The period was beset by constant wars with France, frequent troubles with the popes, and baronial rebellions culminating in Magna Carta. But Angevin rule also witnessed the re-establishment of a strengthened royal authority and administration, a burgeoning prosperity, the beginnings of the common law, and the foundations of universities at Oxford and Cambridge. This is not only a history of the politics of the period but of society and culture, and the interactions of the three.
Reviews / Votes
"Mortimer's volume is a well-written and thoroughly informed analysis of the dynamics and personalities of politics, diplomacy, war, and the structures of government of the century upon which Mortimer concentrates .... warmly recommended as a serious introduction to the period." Choice "Richard Mortimer's text-book is solid and reliable." Times Literary SupplementMore 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: 231 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-20284-4 (9780631202844)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Richard Mortimer was born in London and educated at Maidstone Grammar School and the universities of Sussex and London. He researched and taught at the universities of London, Exeter, East Anglia and Cambridge, before becoming in 1986 Keeper of the Muniments at Westminister Abbey.
Content
List of Plates. List of Figures.
List of Maps.
Preface.
Part I: Politics and Government: .
1. The Background to Politics.
2. The King's Government.
3. The King and the Aristocracy.
4. The King and the Church.
5. England and its Neighbours.
Part II: Society and Culture: .
6. Rural Society.
7. Towns, Industry and Trade.
8. Learning, Literature and the Arts.
9. England and the Angevin Empire.
Bibliography.
Index.
List of Maps.
Preface.
Part I: Politics and Government: .
1. The Background to Politics.
2. The King's Government.
3. The King and the Aristocracy.
4. The King and the Church.
5. England and its Neighbours.
Part II: Society and Culture: .
6. Rural Society.
7. Towns, Industry and Trade.
8. Learning, Literature and the Arts.
9. England and the Angevin Empire.
Bibliography.
Index.