The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

This volume covers a long twelfth century, beginning with the Norman Conquest of England, and a short thirteenth, ending with the rebellion of the Welsh against Edward I in 1282. Six sharply focused chapters consider the fundamental changes that occurred in political structure, ecclesiastical landscape, and social and economic life within the British Isles. The Introduction discusses the influence of the natural environment and communications in this period. Chapters adopt a comparative approach, comparing and contrasting experiences across the British Isles and in smaller regions within these countries. With chapters contributed by a team of experts, Harvey provides a readable and authoritative account of the fascinating history of the British Isles between 1066 and c.1280.