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Magna Carta and the England of King John
Boydell & Brewer 2010; US$ 99.00New interpretations of the effect of Magna Carta and other aspects of the reign of King John. more...
British Directories
Continuum International Publishing 2010; US$ 160.00Arranged in three parts, this bibliography and guide to British directories in its second edition explains their evolution, describes the different types of directories and their content, and offers a new chapter on the use of directory material in historical studies. Over 2200 directory titles are listed, with indexes by publisher, place and subject.... more...
Katherine Swynford
The History Press 2011; US$ 14.57Katherine Swynford -- sexual temptress or powerful woman at the centre of the medieval court? This book unravels the many myths and legacies of this fascinating woman, to show her in a whole new life. Katherine was sister-in-law to Geoffrey Chaucer and governess to the daughters of Blanche of Lancaster and John of Gaunt. She also became John of Gaunt's... more...
The Black Prince
The History Press 2011; US$ 18.94One of the most charismatic and enigmatic personalities of the High Middle Ages, Edward the 'Black Prince' commanded an English division at the battle of Crecy at just 16 years old. But despite his battlefield exploits, romantic reputation, and popularity among the people, Edward has become notorious as a proponent of 'scorched earth' campaigns, or... more...
Richard III and the Death of Chivalry
The History Press 2011; US$ 29.15The conventional view of Richard III's defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 is that it was due to a loss of support for him after his usurpation of the throne. However, David Hipshon argues that the result might very well have been in his favour, had not his support for James Harrington in a long-running family feud with Thomas, Lord Stanley... more...
John de Vere, Thirteenth Earl of Oxford (1442-1513)
Boydell & Brewer 2011; US$ 99.00First book to deal with de Vere's life and extraordinary career, during the Wars of the Roses and beyond. more...
The Kingmaker's Sisters
The History Press 2011; US$ 29.15Warwick the Kingmaker, the Earl of Warwick & Salisbury whose wealth and power was so great that he could effectively decide who would rule England during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487), had six sisters: Joan, Cecily, Alice, Eleanor, Katherine and Margaret. They all married powerful noblemen who often found themselves on opposing sides during this... more...
April Queen
The History Press 2011; US$ 14.57Eleanor of Aquitaine was the only person ever to sit on the thrones of both France and England. In this account of the turbulent adventures of the extraordinary mother of Richard the Lionheart and King John, author Douglas Boyd takes us into the heart and mind of the woman who changed the shape of Europe for 300 years by marrying Henry of Anjou to... more...
The Southampton Book of Days
The History Press 2012; US$ 7.28Variously called 'The Gateway to England' or 'The Gateway to the World', Southampton is a uniquely historic city. For the first time, a day by day account is presented, providing a kaleidoscope of events. Traitors, murderers, Kings and Queens, fugitives, pirates and inventors have all played their part in the rich tapestry of Southampton's history.... more...
Fourteenth Century England VII
Boydell & Brewer 2012; US$ 99.00This collection represents the fruits of new research, by both established and young scholars, on the politics, society and culture of England and its dependencies in the fourteenth century. Drawing on a diverse range of documentary, literary and material evidence, the studies offer a range of methods, from micro-history and prosopography to the study... more...









