The Fifteenth Century 1399-1485
The Fifteenth Century 1399-1485 by E. F. Jacob, published by Oxford University Press in 1978, offers an authoritative account of a significant period in British history. This edition spans 775 pages and is presented in English, focusing on the complexities of the era marked by the rise and fall of four royal houses amid the backdrop of the Hundred Years’ War and the War of the Roses.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the socio-political landscape of Great Britain during the medieval period, highlighting the interplay of financial and administrative challenges faced by the Lancastrians. Jacob delves into the dynamics of noble houses striving for power and influence, alongside detailed portraits of key historical figures. The book also addresses themes such as economic growth, Anglo-French relations, the Church, and the peaceful arts, providing a comprehensive understanding of this turbulent time.
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The sixth volume in the acclaimed Oxford History of England, this is an authoritative account of a violent and turbulent period which saw the fall and rise of four royal houses.
E. F. Jacob examines the impact of the Hundred Years’ War and inadequate financial and administrative machinery on the failure of the Lancastrians, and shows that the War of the Roses were less a unique struggle between defined parties than a typical effort by a noble house to maintain and improve its position by the exercise of patronage and influence in a society that was rapidly undergoing change. He also provides detailed portraits of key figures of the age, and chapters on economic growth, Anglo-French relations, the Church, and the peaceful arts.
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