Full-length analysis of one of the most politically and socially engaged medieval poems
W. Mark Ormrod Book order
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.
- 2024
- 2020
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.
- 2013
Edward III
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
A landmark biography of the charismatic king beloved of fourteenth-century England