Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This collection presents new and original research into the long thirteenth century, from c.1180-c.1330, with a particular focus on the reign of Edward II and its aftermath. Other topics examined include crown finances, markets and fairs, royal stewards, the aftermath of the Barons' War, Wace's Roman de Brut, and authority in Yorkshire nunneries; and the volume also follows the tradition of the series by looking beyond England, with contributions onthe role of Joan, wife of Llywelyn the Great in Anglo-Welsh relations, Dublin, and English landholding in Ireland, while the continental connection is represented by a comparison of aspects of English and French kingship.
Contributors: David Carpenter, Nick Barratt, Emilia Jamroziak, Michael Ray, Susan Stewart, Louise J. Wilkinson, Sean Duffy, Beth Hartland, Francoise Le Saux, Henry Summerson, Janet Burton, H.S.A. Fox, David Crook, Margo Todd, Seymour Phillip
Synopsis
As in previous volumes of this well-established series, most papers are concerned with the political, social, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical history of England during a 'long' thirteenth century c 1180 - c 1330]. Thirteenth Century England X contains papers on crown finances Nick Barratt], grants of markets and fairs Emilia Jamroziak], royal stewards of alien origin Michael Ray], the aftermath of the Barons' War Susan Stewart], the readership of Wace's Roman de Brut Fran oise Le Saux], Robert de Chaury bishop of Carlisle Henry Summerson], authority in Yorkshire nunneries Janet Burton], and taxation and settlement in Devon Harold Fox]. There are three papers on various aspects of the reign of Edward II and its aftermath David Crook, Alistair Tebbit and Seymour Phillips]. The volume also follows the tradition of the series by looking beyond England, with papers on the role of Joan, wife of Llywelyn the Great in Anglo-Welsh relations Louise J. Wilkinson], on the city of Dublin's relations with the crown Se n Duffy], and on English landholding in Ireland Beth Hartland]. The continental connection is represented by a comparison of aspects of English and French kingship in the time of Henry III and Louis IX David Carpenter].
Synopsis
Aspects of the political, social, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical history of medieval England re-examined.
This collection presents new and original research into the long thirteenth century, from c.1180-c.1330, with a particular focus on the reign of Edward II and its aftermath. Other topics examined include crown finances, markets and fairs, royal stewards, the aftermath of the Barons' War, Wace's Roman de Brut, and authority in Yorkshire nunneries; and the volume also follows the tradition of the series by looking beyond England, with contributions onthe role of Joan, wife of Llywelyn the Great in Anglo-Welsh relations, Dublin, and English landholding in Ireland, while the continental connection is represented by a comparison of aspects of English and French kingship.
Contributors: David Carpenter, Nick Barratt, Emilia Jamroziak, Michael Ray, Susan Stewart, Louise J. Wilkinson, Sean Duffy, Beth Hartland, Francoise Le Saux, Henry Summerson, Janet Burton, H.S.A. Fox, David Crook, Margo Todd, Seymour Phillips