Readership: General readers interested in history, especially in the medieval period; scholars and students of medieval English history.
Michael Prestwich, Professor of History, University of Durham
"...a valuable addition to the 'New Oxford History of England' series ... Prestwich handles a wide range of topics skilfully and knowledgeably. This is a sober and judicious book which will have a wide appeal." - Martin Heale, History Journal
Part I: Introductory The Environment The Crown and Kingship Government Part II: Politics and War Politics under Henry III Reconstruction and Reform, 1266-94 Wales Political Crises, 1294-1311 Times of Trouble, 1311-1330 Scotland England under Edward III England and France The Armies of Edward III's French War Part III: Society and People The Great Lords The Knights and the Gentry Landownership and the Law The Management of Land The Peasantry The Towns Trade and Merchants Crime and Punishment Population and the Black Death Conclusion
