Political culture in later medieval England: Essays by Simon Walker

This is an important collection of pioneering essays penned by the late Simon Walker, a highly respected historian of late medieval England.

One of the finest scholars of his generation, Walker's writing is lucid, inspirational, and has permanently enriched our understanding of the period. The eleven essays featured here examine themes such as kingship, lordship, warfare and sanctity. There are specific studies on subjects such as the changing fortunes of the family of Sir Richard Abberbury;...