The Closing of the Middle Ages England 1471 - 1529 [Paperback]

This study looks at the period in its own right without treating it as an epilogue to the Middle Ages or a prelude to modern times.Introduction.

Part I: Kings and Kingship:.

1. Kings and Dynasties.

2. Neighbours.

3. Kingship.

Part II: The Dimensions of Politics:.

4. Court and Council.

5. Country Politics.

6. Parliamentary and Popular Politics.

Part III: Nation, Church, Law: .

7. Nationhood.

8. The Church.

9. The Law.

Part IV: Economy:.

10. Social Order.

11. Market Economy.

12. Economic Development.

Conclusions.

Bibliography.

Index.

Overall, The Closing of the Middle Ages? provides a wide-ranging introduction to an under-studied period, which students will find well organized and approachable, while scholars will value the stimulus it provides for further investigation and debate. English Historical ReviewRichard Britnell is Reader in History at the University of Durham, where he has taught since 1966. He has published widely, mostly on medieval economic and social history. His previous books include The Growth and Decline of Colchester, 1300-1525 (1986) and The Commercialisation of English Society, 1000-1500 (second edition, 1996).This is an up-to-date history of the years 1471-1529. It examines the period in its own right, treating it neither as an epilogue to the Middle Ages nor as a prelude to modern times. The book begins with a narrative of political events and the main developments in foreign affairs. The author stresses the extent tl“›