Closing of the Middle Ages?

Richard Britnell is Reader in History at the University of Durham, where he has taught since 1966. He has published widely, mostly on medieval economic and social history. His previous books include The Growth and Decline of Colchester, 1300-1525 (1986) and The Commercialisation of English Society, 1000-1500 (second edition, 1996).

"Overall, The Closing of the Middle Ages? provides a wide-ranging introduction to an under-studied period, which students will find well organized and approachable, while scholars will value the stimulus it provides for further investigation and debate." English Historical Review

• Introduction. Part I: Kings and Kingship:.1. Kings and Dynasties.2. Neighbours.3. Kingship.Part II: The Dimensions of Politics:.4. Court and Council.5. Country Politics.6. Parliamentary and Popular Politics.Part III: Nation, Church, Law: .7. Nationhood.8. The Church.9. The Law.Part IV: Economy:.10. Social Order.11. Market Economy.12. Economic Development.Conclusions.Bibliography.Index.