Late Middle Ages
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Book Review – Scottish Baronial Castles 1250-145
A history of medieval Scottish castles, with information on design, technology, strategic positions and defence.
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The Wakefield Cycle
The Wakefield Cycle is a group of 32 mystery plays which are considered among the most important and best written of all medieval mystery plays.
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The Battle of Towton, England, 1461
The Battle of Towton was the bloodiest battle of the War of the Roses and is believed to have had one of the highest death tolls of any battle ever fought in Britain.
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Britain in the Later Middle Ages
A Companion to Britain in the Later Middle Ages - a survey of Britain 1100 - 1500, written by experts in the field.
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Henry Virtuous Prince by David Starkey
David Starkey's new book, published to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne.
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The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
A review of Ian Mortimer's latest book, a lively and fascinating guide to fourteenth century England.
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The Last Queen – A Novel – Book Review
Juana of Castile was the last Queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country's throne. But her privileged life was one of turmoil and sorrow.
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Monasteries and Society in the British Isles
'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times.
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The Peasants' Revolt of 1381
A rebellion of working class people following social changes brought about by the Black Death.
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The Battle for Christendom Book Review
A new book by historian Frank Welsh on the Council of Constance, one of the major turning points of European history.
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The Princes in the Tower Review
A reconstruction of the events surrounding the mysterious disappearance of two princes in the Tower of London.
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'The Siege' Book Review
A powerful novel of warfare between Christian forces and the Ottoman army in the fifteenth century.
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The Black Death Book Review
The experiences of ordinary people during the plague, told through the eyes of a fourteenth century clergyman.
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The Black Death
The Black Death was a terrifying plague which wiped out up to half the population in the countries it affected. There was no cure and victims died within hours.
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Archery in the Middle Ages
The training of the medieval archer and the use of the longbow and crossbow in medieval European warfare.
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The Medieval Craft Guilds
The medieval craft guilds had tremendous power in urban society. They controlled what could be sold, who could sell it and at what price.
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Richard III and Middleham Castle
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
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