History looks back on Eadric Streona as one of the most villainous men of his time. The BBC History Magazine elected him as the worst Englishman of the 11th cen

The mischievous red-head named Edric leads a pleasant life in Shropshire, hunting in the woods and dancing in the taverns, until his Norman neighbor Osbern fals

First published in 1998, this valuable reference work offers concise, expert answers to questions on all aspects of life and culture in Medieval England, includ