2nd Edition | England In The Later Middle Ages
“Keen writes concisely and well, drawing upon a range of authoritative sources to summarize the main developments throughout the Later Middle Ages.” Amazon.com.au
“As possibly the best existing synthesis of the period from 1290 to 1485, it will undoubtedly be recognised as a notable achievement in English historical scholarship.” Barnes & Noble England in the Later Middle Ages 2nd Edition
The scholarly community has long recognized Keen's achievement in making this "perceptive and coherent" interpretation of a diverse age. “Keen writes concisely and well, drawing upon a
: The book includes a rewritten introduction and useful bibliographies for further reading at the end of each chapter, making it a "very useful resource" for research. Critical Perspective Maurice Keen's is widely regarded as a seminal
: While primarily a political history, this edition takes a "fresh look" at socio-economic factors, particularly the lasting impact of the plague and economic shifts.
Maurice Keen's is widely regarded as a seminal political history that serves as a cornerstone for students of the period spanning 1290 to 1485. First published in 1973 and updated in 2003, it is praised for its ability to synthesize a complex era defined by the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses into a coherent and accessible narrative. Core Strengths