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The Battle of Towton
by A W Boardman
An introduction to the battle of Towton fought in 1461 and known as the "longest, biggest and bloodiest battle" of the Wars of the Roses. Boardman traces the events which led to the conflict, the progress of the battle itself and the aftermath, bringing out the personalities involved. 162p (Sutton 1994, Pb 1996, rep 2000)
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King James VI of Scotland & I of England
by Bryan Bevan
Prince James, only son of Mary Queen of Scots and her consort Lord Darnley, passed the first 12 years of his dramatic life at historic Stirling Castle. After his mother was forced to abdicate her throne, James was crowned King of Scotland when scarcely 13 months old at Stirling. Studious and witty, James was educated by his tutors and became a brilliant Latin scholar, but his lonley boyhood and his friendship with a succession of attractive ...

Kings & Queens of England
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England and the Avignon Popes: The Practice of Diplomacy in Late Medieval Europe
by Karsten Ploger
Much has been written about the complex relationship between England and the papacy in the 14th century, yet the form (rather than the content) of the diplomatic intercourse between these two protagonists has not hitherto been examined in detail. Drawing on a wide range of unpublished sources, Pler explores the techniques of communication employed by the Crown in its dealings with Clement VI (1342-52) and Innocent VI (1352-62). Methodologies of ...
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Mass and Parish in Late Medieval England: The Use of York
edited by P. S. Barnwell, Claire Cross and Ann Rycraft
The medieval parish church was central to most people's lives, and the Mass, the characteristic pre-Reformation service, exercised a defining influence upon the lives of clergy and laity alike. The laity were expected to attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day; for many daily Mass was also a reality. The role of the Mass was enhanced by the dominent belief in Purgatory, since celebration of Masses reduced the length of time the soul remained there. ...
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Arthurian Myths and Alchemy: The Kingship of Edward IV
by Jonathan Hughes
This is a controversial new study of the life of one of the most charismatic and neglected late medieval English kings. Everyone seems to have heard of Richard III, but here for the first time Jonathan Hughes reveals reveals the emotional and spiritual life of his elder brother Edward. 224p (Sutton Publishing 2002)
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English Episcopal Acta 13: Worcester 1218-1268
edited by Philippa M. Hoskin
The documents published in this volume were produced at a time of great concern for church reform in the aftermath of the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215, and they constitute an important source of evidence for the practical results of this reform within ...
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The Role of the Hospital in Medieval England: Gift-giving and the Spiritual Economy
by Sheila Sweetinburgh
Hospitals in medieval England gave and received gifts as part of the spiritual economy, engaging in an ongoing process of gift-exchange and reciprocity with the rich, as hospital patrons and benefactors. Those inside the hospital, the poor, infirm, and other unfortunates, also had a role to play, and as recipients of spiritual and bodily aid from the hospital, they could offer prayers of intercession for the house's benefactors, so playing a part ...
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English Ep Acta 25: Durham 1196-1237
Edited by Snape, M G
This volume, the second of two to cover the years 1196-1237, publishes the acta of Philip of Poitou, Richard Marsh and Richard Poore. Appendices present documents other than acta, including personal letters and itineraries. Pagination continues from the previous volume. 208p (British Academy 2002)

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Village, Hamlet and Field
by Carenza Lewis, P. Mitchell-Fox and Christopher Dyer
New research into the development of rural settlements. These studies focus on the period 850-1200 when the basic patterns were established. Incorporates a great deal of new research, mostly based on detailed regional surveys in the east Midland. Essential reading for landscape archaeologists and medieval historians. 265p, 44 figs (Manchester UP 1997, Windgather Pbk 2001)
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