Medieval Britain in 100 Facts

by Matthew Lewis

Overview

The medieval period is often thought of as the Dark Ages, a period of cultural stagnation and little economic and political advancement. However, Britain in this period survived invasion upon invasion, absorbing aspects of Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman culture. Britain developed from a small and fractured island into a more unified and powerful nation that could hold its own in European politics. Medieval Britain in 100 Facts covers this extensive period of change, guiding us through the key events, such as the many invasions and internal conflicts, and the key personalities. Matthew Lewis challenges our misconceptions about this period of British history, condensing this huge story into easy-to-read, bitesize chunks. He examines some of the most important aspects of the Middle Ages, from its formation after the Roman exodus, to the Norman invasion, to its eventual decline during the Wars of the Roses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781445647357
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Publication date:	10/15/2015
Series:	In 100 Facts
Sold by:	INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	634 KB

About the Author

Matthew Lewis is an author and historian with particular interest in the medieval period. His books include a history of the Wars of the Roses, a biography of Richard, 3rd Duke of York, and two novels of historical fiction telling the life of King Richard III and the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth. He also writes a history blog, sharing thoughts and snippets. He can be found on Twitter @MattLewisAuthor.

MATTHEW LEWIS is the author of The Wars of the Roses (Amberley Publishing, 2015) , Richard, Duke of York: King by Right (Amberley Publishing, 2016) and The Survival of the Princes in the Tower (The History Press, 2017). He writes a history blog and runs two podcasts on history.