Prophecy, Politics and Place in Medieval England: From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Thomas of Erceldoune

A study of the prophetic tradition in medieval England brings out its influence on contemporary politics and the contemporary elite.

The period from the twelfth century to the Wars of the Roses witnessed a dominant tradition of secular prophecy engaged with high political affairs, which this book charts, discussing the production of prophetic texts forecastingthe rule of the whole of Britain by the kings of England. It draws on the prophetic works of familiar authors and names, such as Geoff...