Medieval England: A Social History and Archaeology from the Conquest to 1600 AD

by Platt; Colin

• ISBN13: 9780415129138
• ISBN10: 0415129133
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1995-12-04
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Medieval Englandprovides a vital and fascinating historical context for medieval archaeology. Colin Platt's archaeological expertise and use of historical sources combine to form a rich cross-disciplinary study. His resulting vision of England medieval society is challenging and often unexpected. The book is divided into seven periods, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the aftermath of the Black Death and finally up to 1600 and the reorientation of English society under the Tudors.

Author Biography

Colin Platt is Professor of History at the University of Southampton.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Preface to the 1994 Edition	p. xvii
The Anglo-Norman Settlement	p. 1
Economic Growth	p. 30
Set-Back	p. 91
After the Black Death	p. 126
Stability at a Reduced Level: the Church	p. 138
Conspicuous Waste	p. 173
Reorientation Under the Tudors	p. 205
Abbreviations	p. 251
Notes and References	p. 252
Index	p. 284
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