Atlas of Medieval Britain

ISBN-13: 9780415602235 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 160 str.

Christopher Daniell

Opis

Christopher Daniell's Atlas of Medieval Britain presents a sweeping visual survey of Britain from the Roman occupation to 1485.

Annotated throughout with clear commentary, this volume tells the story of the British Isles, and makes visually accessible the varied and often complex world of the Middle Ages. The Atlas depicts the spatial distribution of key events and buildings between 1066 and 1485, as well as providing the relevant Anglo-Saxon background. Charting the main political, administrative and religious features of medieval society, the maps also locate cultural landmarks such as the sites of mystery plays, universities and specific architectural styles.

Topics covered include:

• Iron Age and Roman occupation
• Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
• changing political scenarios within England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
• religious framework, including diocesan boundaries, monasteries and friaries
• government, society and economy.

Complete with recommended further reading, this volume is an indispensable reference resource for all students of medieval British history.

Recenzje

'This book is an excellent reference source for any medievalist, and should be included in the reference section of all academic libraries as the graphic material is easy to understand and presents crucial historical information in a clear and precise manner that any undergraduate or graduate student would appreciate.' - Reference Reviews

Spis treści

@contents:Selected Contents: Introduction  Section 1- Maps   Section 2- Roman and Early Middle Ages  Section 3 - Central and Later Medieval Period  - a. War and politics   b. Religion and Culture  Bibliography  Index

O autorze

Christopher Daniell is a Research Associate and former Honorary Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York. He is the author of From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta, England 1066- 1215 (Routledge, 2003). He currently works as Historic Building Advisor for the British Government.