The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries 1066 - c. 1280 [Paperback]

This volume provides a readable account of the history of the British Isles from the Norman Conquest of England to the eve of the Welsh rebellion against Edward I in 1282. In six detailed chapters, contributors consider the fundamental changes that occurred in political structure, ecclesiastical landscape, and social and economic life.

Preface
Introduction,Barbara Harvey
1. Conquest and settlement,Robin Frame
2. Kingship, government and political life to c.1160,David Bates
3. Social bonds and economic change,Richard Britnell
4. The Church and christian life,Brian Golding
5. Cultural affinities,Henrietta Leyser
6. Kingship, government and political life c. 1160-c.1280,Henry Summerson
Conclusion,Barbara Harvey
Glossary
Further Reading
Chronology