Edward III
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
A landmark biography of the charismatic king beloved of fourteenth-century England
W. Mark Ormrod Books
William Mark Ormrod specializes in the political structures and ideas of later medieval England. His scholarship delves deeply into the complex systems of power and ideology that shaped this era. Through meticulous research, he uncovers the nuances and dynamics of late medieval English society, contributing to a richer understanding of its political and intellectual landscape. His analyses offer valuable insights into the evolution of medieval governance.
Women and Parliament in Later Medieval England
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on the role of women in the English Parliament during the later Middle Ages, this work examines their involvement as active supplicants and petitioners. It highlights how women, from queens to peasants, engaged with this predominantly male institution, often through written petitions regarding critical issues like dower and rape. The analysis of these petitions and parliamentary records reveals persistent advocacy for legal reforms, showcasing the significance of women's voices in shaping medieval governance and law.
Immigrant England, 1300-1550
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Immigrant England tells the story of thousands of people who migrated to later medieval England. The book draws on uniquely rich evidence about the lives of these men and women, and analyses the attitudes of the English to the foreigners in their midst. Essential reading for everyone interested in the historical dimensions of modern debates. -- .
Full-length analysis of one of the most politically and socially engaged medieval poems