A Companion to Medieval England, 1066-1485Tempus, 2000 - 224 pages From Advowson and Agincourt to mason Henry Yevele and York, this A to Z provides the general reader with a wealth of information about the English Middle Ages in an accessible and expert manner. Originally published over twenty years ago, this edition represents a complete re-working, with most entries re-written and expanded and new ones added. Illustrations have also now been included. The cross-referenced and scholarly entries cover almost every conceivable aspect of medieval England, from conspirators and churchmen, battles and wars, to laws and authors, myths and kings, and buildings, towns and works of art. Appendices list kings and archbishops. |
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