Making England, 796-1042
Making England, 796-1042 by Richard Huscroft, published by Taylor & Francis Group in 2019, offers an in-depth exploration of the formation of the kingdom of England and the pivotal changes that contributed to its emergence as a sophisticated political entity by the mid-eleventh century. This edition spans 305 pages and is presented in English, detailing the historical landscape following the death of King Offa of Mercia, when England was not yet unified under a single ruler.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the political and military events that shaped England over two and a half centuries, alongside developments in governance, law, and the church. The book also contextualizes these changes within the broader European landscape, highlighting external influences on England’s evolution. With a focus on the rulers and elites of the time, Making England, 796-1042 analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the emerging English nation. The content is organized both chronologically and thematically, and includes maps and genealogies, making it a valuable resource for students of medieval history.
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Making England, 796¿1042 explores the creation and establishment of the kingdom of England and the significant changes that led to it becoming one of the most successful and sophisticated political structures in the western world by the middle of the eleventh century.
At the end of the eighth century when King Offa of Mercia died, England was a long way from being a single kingdom ruled by a single king. This book examines how and why the kingdom of England formed in the way it did and charts the growth of royal power over the following two and a half centuries. Key political and military events are introduced alongside developments within government, the law, the church and wider social and economic changes to provide a detailed picture of England throughout this period. This is also set against a wider European context to demonstrate the influence of external forces on England¿s development.
With a focus on England¿s rulers and elites, Making England, 796¿1042 uncovers the type of kingdom England was and analyses its strengths and weaknesses as well as the emerging concept of a specifically English nation. Arranged both chronologically and thematically, and containing a selection of maps and genealogies, it is the ideal introducion to this subject for students of medieval history and of medieval England in particular.
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