Beginning with the Norman Conquest of England, these tumultuous centuries and their invasions shaped the languages and political geography of present-day Britain and Ireland.The Irish, Scots and Welsh fought their battles against the English with varying success - struggles which, like the events of 1066 in England, produced spectacular upheavals and left enduring national memories. But there was still a common enemy: the Black Death - still the greatest catastrophe in their history.There were significant advances, too. Hundreds of new towns were founded; slavery, still prevalent until the twelfth century, died out; magnificent cathedrals built, schools and universities established; clocks, gunpowder and the printing press. Magna Carta set new standards for holding governments to account and trial by jury won a central place in the legal systems of England and Scotland. Tracing the political, religious and material cultures of the period, as well as what might have been, John Gillingham seeks to define the ways in which lives changed during these turbulent times. With the words of contemporaries to guide us, we can understand more than ever before about national identities and the differences which came to define and ultimately untie these islands.

Conquests, Catastrophe and Recovery: Britain and Ireland 1066–1485

History

GILLINGHAM, JOHN

Europe

Vintage

William II (1087-1100), or William Rufus, will always be most famous for his death: killed by an arrow while out hunting, perhaps through accident or perhaps murder. But, as John Gillingham makes clear in this biography, as the son and successor to William the Conqueror it was William Rufus who had to establish permanent Norman rule. A ruthless, irascible man, he frequently argued acrimoniously with his older brother Robert over their father's inheritance—but he also handed out effective justice, leaving as his legacy one of the most extraordinary of all medieval buildings, Westminster Hall.

William II: The Red King (Penguin Monarchs)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Allen Lane.

William II (1087-1100), or William Rufus, will always be most famous for his death: killed by an arrow while out hunting, perhaps through accident or perhaps murder. But, as John Gillingham makes clear in this elegant book, as the son and successor to William the Conqueror it was William Rufus who had to establish permanent Norman rule. A ruthless, irascible man, he frequently argued acrimoniously with his older brother Robert over their father's inheritance - but he also handed out effective justice, leaving as his legacy one of the most extraordinary of all medieval buildings, Westminster Hall.

William II (Penguin Monarchs)

Penguin

Using the text of the Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, these books trace the story of Britain and her peoples from Roman times to the present day in five compact volumes.

The Oxford History of Britain

Griffiths, Ralph A.

Oxford University Press

A comprehensive and authoritative short guide, this Very Short Introduction to Medieval Britain covers the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in the early Middle Ages, through to England's failure to dominate the British Isles and France in the later Middle Ages. Out of the turbulence came stronger senses of identity in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Yet this was an age, too, of growing definition of Englishness and of a distinctive English cultural tradition.

Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction

The second edition of this standard introduction to the Crusades has been extensively rewritten to take account of the latest research and interpretations. Mayer covers all the expeditions which took place between the First Crusade in 1096 and the final retreat from Palestine in 1291, touching on a wide range of issues, from the impact of the Crusades on the history of participating states to the political entaglements it instigated between the Pope and emperors.

The Crusades

Mayer, Hans Eberhard

The second edition of "The Crusades" has been extensively rewritten to take account of the latest research and new interpretations. Crusading was a central theme in early medieval European history and this book covers all the expeditions which took place between the First Crusade in 1096 and the final retreat from Palestine in 1291. Certain aspects are examined in detail: the Crusading dispensation; the influences that were brought to bear on the original idea of the Crusades throughout the Christian world; the effect the Crusades had on the history of the participating states. It also covers the entanglement of the Crusades in European politics (eg between Pope and Emperor and between the Kings of France and England); its role in moulding relations between Byzantium and Europe; and its misuse for an expansionist Italian Catalan trade policy. This account may be of interest to both undergraduates and the general reader.

The Crusades Second Edition

A major new history for young readers, this volume brings to life the people, places and events that make up the past of Ireland and Britain. Starting with the earliest settlers on these islands, The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland maps the social, economic, cultural, and technological developments of the ages up until the present day. We hear the stories of ordinary people and extraordinary rulers--the reformers and rebels, scientists, thinkers, and artists--who shaped the centuries and of the discoveries and inventions that changed their everyday lives. With over 500 stunning illustrations, including maps, family trees, paintings, photographs, and timelines, as well as double-page feature spreads on important topics such as the printing press and the steam engine, The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland is an engrossing read, a visual feast, a valuable reference resource, and a lasting treasure-trove of information.

The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

Mason, James

Corbishley, Mike

Kelly, Rosemary

Dawson, Ian

Teen & Young Adult

A major new history of Britain and Ireland for young people, lavishly illustrated in colour and black and white, including contemporary documents, paintings and photographs, artefacts and archaeological sites. The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland brings to life the people, places and events of our history in one comprehensive, stimulating and authoritative volume. Anyone with a sense of curiosity about the past will find an extraordinary wealth of answers here.

Dawson, Ian I.

Oxford Univ. Pr.

History is about people, and this outstanding book explores the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries: both the ordinary people, who are the lifeblood of a nation, and the extraordinary rulers, reformers, rebels, thinkers, scientists and artists who have been the pioneersof change. In compelling narrative, this book charts the great moments of social change, of discovery and invention, from the earliest settlers to the present day.A revised final chapter brings the story right up to date.

Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

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Conquests, Catastrophe and Recovery: Britain and Ireland 1066–1485

William II: The Red King (Penguin Monarchs)

William II (Penguin Monarchs)

The Oxford History of Britain

Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction

The Crusades

The Crusades Second Edition

The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

Oxford History of Britain and Ireland