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Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Complexities of Feudal Society in Medieval England

by John Horace Round, Xavier Sutton ...

In "Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries," John Horace Round meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of feudal relations and social dynamics that defined medieval England. Drawing from a plethora of primary sources, Round's narrative is both analytical and descriptive, illuminating the complex interplay between land ownership, loyalty, and power. His ... Read more

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In "Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries," John Horace Round meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of feudal relations and social dynamics that defined medieval England. Drawing from a plethora of primary sources, Round's narrative is both analytical and descriptive, illuminating the complex interplay between land ownership, loyalty, and power. His
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Geoffrey de Mandeville: A study of the Anarchy

by John Horace Round ...

"The reign of Stephen," in the words of our greatest living historian, "is one of the most important in our whole history, as exemplifying the working of causes and principles which had no other opportunity of exhibiting their real tendencies." To illustrate in detail the working of those principles to which the Bishop of Oxford thus refers, is the chief object I have set before myself in these ... Read more

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"The reign of Stephen," in the words of our greatest living historian, "is one of the most important in our whole history, as exemplifying the working of causes and principles which had no other opportunity of exhibiting their real tendencies." To illustrate in detail the working of those principles to which the Bishop of Oxford thus refers, is the chief object I have set before myself in these
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The Commune of London, and other studies

Exploring medieval governance in England

by John Horace Round ...

In "The Commune of London, and Other Studies," John Horace Round delves into the intricate socio-political landscape of 19th-century London, exploring the implications of the commune movement against the backdrop of emerging modern democracy. Through a meticulous examination of archival sources, Round employs a scholarly yet accessible narrative style, intertwining historical analysis with vivid ... Read more

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In "The Commune of London, and Other Studies," John Horace Round delves into the intricate socio-political landscape of 19th-century London, exploring the implications of the commune movement against the backdrop of emerging modern democracy. Through a meticulous examination of archival sources, Round employs a scholarly yet accessible narrative style, intertwining historical analysis with vivid
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Geoffrey de Mandeville: A study of the Anarchy

Unveiling the Enigmatic Power Struggles in Medieval England

by John Horace Round ...

In "Geoffrey de Mandeville: A Study of the Anarchy," John Horace Round delves into the tumultuous period of English history known as The Anarchy (1135-1154), when the legitimacy of royal authority was fiercely contested. Through meticulous historical research and a narrative style that interweaves biographical analysis with socio-political context, Round illuminates the significance of Geoffrey de ... Read more

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In "Geoffrey de Mandeville: A Study of the Anarchy," John Horace Round delves into the tumultuous period of English history known as The Anarchy (1135-1154), when the legitimacy of royal authority was fiercely contested. Through meticulous historical research and a narrative style that interweaves biographical analysis with socio-political context, Round illuminates the significance of Geoffrey de
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Hundred Years War Vol 3

Divided Houses

by Jonathan Sumption ...

Divided Houses is a tale of contrasting fortunes. In the last decade of his reign Edward III, a senile, pathetic symbol of England's past conquests, was condemned to see them overrun by the armies of his enemies. When he died, in 1377, he was succeeded by a vulnerable child, who was destined to grow into a neurotic and unstable adult presiding over a divided nation. Meanwhile France entered upon ... Read more

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Divided Houses is a tale of contrasting fortunes. In the last decade of his reign Edward III, a senile, pathetic symbol of England's past conquests, was condemned to see them overrun by the armies of his enemies. When he died, in 1377, he was succeeded by a vulnerable child, who was destined to grow into a neurotic and unstable adult presiding over a divided nation. Meanwhile France entered upon
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The Field of Cloth of Gold

by Glenn Richardson ...

"Pomp, pageantry and epic showing-off: a vivid re-creation of the 1520 peace-promoting rally between the kings of England and France."— The Sunday TimesGlenn Richardson provides the first history in more than four decades of a major Tudor event: an extraordinary international gathering of Renaissance rulers unparalleled in its opulence, pageantry, controversy, and mystery.Throughout most of the ... Read more

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"Pomp, pageantry and epic showing-off: a vivid re-creation of the 1520 peace-promoting rally between the kings of England and France."— The Sunday TimesGlenn Richardson provides the first history in more than four decades of a major Tudor event: an extraordinary international gathering of Renaissance rulers unparalleled in its opulence, pageantry, controversy, and mystery.Throughout most of the
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Hundred Years War Vol 4

Cursed Kings

by Jonathan Sumption ...

Cursed Kings tells the story of the destruction of France by the madness of its king and the greed and violence of his family. In the early fifteenth century, France had gone from being the strongest and most populous nation state of medieval Europe to suffering a complete internal collapse and a partial conquest by a foreign power. It had never happened before in the country's history - and it ... Read more

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Cursed Kings tells the story of the destruction of France by the madness of its king and the greed and violence of his family. In the early fifteenth century, France had gone from being the strongest and most populous nation state of medieval Europe to suffering a complete internal collapse and a partial conquest by a foreign power. It had never happened before in the country's history - and it
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King Stephen

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Series series The English Monarchs Series
This compelling new biography provides the most authoritative picture yet of King Stephen, whose reign (1135–1154), with its “nineteen long winters” of civil war, made his name synonymous with failed leadership. After years of work on the sources, Edmund King shows with rare clarity the strengths and weaknesses of the monarch. Keeping Stephen at the forefront of his account, the author also ... Read more

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This compelling new biography provides the most authoritative picture yet of King Stephen, whose reign (1135–1154), with its “nineteen long winters” of civil war, made his name synonymous with failed leadership. After years of work on the sources, Edmund King shows with rare clarity the strengths and weaknesses of the monarch. Keeping Stephen at the forefront of his account, the author also
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Love and Louis XIV

The Women in the Life of the Sun King

by Antonia Fraser ...

Louis XIV, the highly-feted “Sun King”, was renowned for his political and cultural influence and for raising France to a new level of prominence in seventeenth-century Europe. And yet, as Antonia Fraser keenly describes, he was equally legendary in the domestic sphere. Indeed, a panoply of women—his mother, Anne; mistresses such as Louise de la Vallière, Athénaïs de Montespan, and the puritanical ... Read more

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Louis XIV, the highly-feted “Sun King”, was renowned for his political and cultural influence and for raising France to a new level of prominence in seventeenth-century Europe. And yet, as Antonia Fraser keenly describes, he was equally legendary in the domestic sphere. Indeed, a panoply of women—his mother, Anne; mistresses such as Louise de la Vallière, Athénaïs de Montespan, and the puritanical
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The Real Falstaff

Sir John Fastolf and the Hundred Years War

by Stephen Cooper ...

This historical study examines the life and military accomplishments of the medieval knight who inspired one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters.One of the most famous English knights of the Hundred Years War, Sir John Fastolf is widely thought to be a model for Shakespeare's immortal character, Sir John Falstaff. In The Real Falstaff, historian Stephen Cooper examines the link in full, ... Read more

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This historical study examines the life and military accomplishments of the medieval knight who inspired one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters.One of the most famous English knights of the Hundred Years War, Sir John Fastolf is widely thought to be a model for Shakespeare's immortal character, Sir John Falstaff. In The Real Falstaff, historian Stephen Cooper examines the link in full,
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Magna Carta

by The 25 Barons ...

The "Magna Carta" is one of the most famous constitutional documents in the world. To the Americans, it has a sacrosanct bearing and it is seen as a major source of inspiration for the US Constitution. To the British, it is a 1215 charter which twenty-five feisty Barons forced on a hated King, and it represents an important milestone in a long series of documents (Charter of Liberties, Charter of ... Read more

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The "Magna Carta" is one of the most famous constitutional documents in the world. To the Americans, it has a sacrosanct bearing and it is seen as a major source of inspiration for the US Constitution. To the British, it is a 1215 charter which twenty-five feisty Barons forced on a hated King, and it represents an important milestone in a long series of documents (Charter of Liberties, Charter of
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The Battle of Poitiers 1356

by David Green ...

The victory at Poitiers by an English force outnumbered two-to-one, led by Edward the Black Prince on 19th September 1356 was one of the most significant of the Hundred Years War. The consequences of the battle resonated throughout the remainder of the century and influenced the war to its end in 1453. David Green has researched the battle and the raids that preceded it exhaustively and details ... Read more

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The victory at Poitiers by an English force outnumbered two-to-one, led by Edward the Black Prince on 19th September 1356 was one of the most significant of the Hundred Years War. The consequences of the battle resonated throughout the remainder of the century and influenced the war to its end in 1453. David Green has researched the battle and the raids that preceded it exhaustively and details
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