The Twelfth And Thirteenth Centuries: 1066 - c. 1280 (Short Oxford History of the British Isles) - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198731396 ISBN 13 : 9780198731399

Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1998

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume provides a readable and authoritative account of the history of the British Isles from the Norman Conquest of England, to the eve of the Welsh against Edward I in 1282 . At the beginning of the period, much of Britain belonged, as did Ireland, to the Vikings. The transformation of the archipelago by the end of this period is explored and explained in this volume. Six sharply focused chapters consider the fundamental changes that occurred in this period: the changing political and social structure and the adaptability of the aristocracy instrumental in these changes; the reforms that affected the ecclesiastical landscape; and the effects on economic life of the growth of a monetised economy. The influence of the natural environment and communications on life in medieval times are discussed in the Introduction. The approach is comparative, bringing out both the sharp contrasts between the experience of the several parts of the British Isles and the similarities. With chapters contributed by a team of experts, Harvey explores the interactions between the parts of the British Isles to provide a clear and incisive history of this fascinating period.

Revue de presse

Let it be said at the outset: this is a very good book. There is not a single weak chapter in it; three or four of the chapters are indeed by any definition outstanding pieces of historical writing and synthesis. It also lives up to the declares ambitions of the series. Rees Davies, Welsh Historical Review Vol 21,No 2.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0198731396
• ISBN 13: 9780198731399
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Éditeur: Harvey Barbara