A Companion to Britain in the Later Middle Ages (Blackwell Companions to British History)

This authoritative survey of Britain in the later Middle Ages comprises 28 chapters written by leading figures in the field.:.; Written by leading authorities in the field.; Covers social, economic, political, religious and cultural history in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.; Provides a guide to the historical debates over the later Middle Ages.; Addresses questions at the leading edge of historical scholarship.; Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading Review: "The volume is ideal for upper-level students seeking an overview of the later middle ages and the historiographic controversies surrounding the era. At the same time, the contributions address questions at the leading edge of scholarship, and will therefore also be of interest to advanced researchers in the field."--BOOK JACKET This authoritative survey of Britain in the later middle ages comprises 28 chapters written by leading international specialists in the field. The volume is broad-ranging, discussing the social, economic, political, religious, and cultural history of England, Scotland, and Wales from 1100 to 1500. Culturally, socially, politically and, above all, economically, medieval England was rooted in the land.