Rodney Hilton (1916-2002) was for many years Professor of Medieval Social History at Birmingham University. His books include such classics as Bond Men Made Free, English Peasantry in the Middle Ages, and a bestselling collection which he edited for Verso, The Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism.

Provides both Professor Hilton's admirers and his critics-and which of his critics is not also an admirer?-with a better opportunity than ever before to appreciate precisely how substantial and sustained his achievement has been.

Rodney Hilton (1916-2002) was for many years Professor of Medieval Social History at Birmingham University. His books include such classics as Bond Men Made Free, English Peasantry in the Middle Ages, and a bestselling collection which he edited for Verso, The Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism.

Provides both Professor Hilton's admirers and his critics-and which of his critics is not also an admirer?-with a better opportunity than ever before to appreciate precisely how substantial and sustained his achievement has been.

Rodney Hilton (1916-2002) was for many years Professor of Medieval Social History at Birmingham University. His books include such classics as Bond Men Made Free, English Peasantry in the Middle Ages, and a bestselling collection which he edited for Verso, The Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism.

Provides both Professor Hilton's admirers and his critics-and which of his critics is not also an admirer?-with a better opportunity than ever before to appreciate precisely how substantial and sustained his achievement has been.