Readership: Students and scholars of medieval British history
Rees Davies
"...a thoroughly-researched book which presents a wealth of information in an enjoyable and accessible way. In using contemporary documentation to illustrate his points, the author enlivens the text and makes his arguments easier to understand. A worthwhile and engrossing read." - High Middle Ages
Brendan Smith: Editor's Introduction Apologia 1: The Higher Aristocracy: Identity and Memory 2: Display and Magnificence 3: The Lord at Home 4: The Lord at War 5: Land, Family, and Marriage 6: The Sinews of Aristocratic Power 7: The Agencies and Agents of Lordship 8: Dependence, Service, and Reward Bibliography
