First published in 1999, the ideas and practices involved in early medieval royal family politics are the central theme of this collection of papers by Janet L.

An engaging history of royal and imperial families and dynastic power, enriched by a body of surprising and memorable source material.

Drawing on 28 original essays, A Companion to the Early Middle Ages takes an inclusive approach to the history of Britain and Ireland from c.500 to c.1100 to ov

This is an examination of how and why medieval kings declared certain properties immune from their own power. The author argues that they were not compelled by

From 1337 to 1453 England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Though it was a small, poor country, England