Richard Huscroft Libros

A new history of post-conquest England which makes the new kingdom accessible through a focus on its kings and how it was ruled, featuring the empire building dynasties. The central theme of the book is the rise and fall of English kingship during this period and at its heart is the central question of how the ruler of the most sophisticated kingdom in 12th century Europe was eventually compelled to submit to the humiliation of Magna Carta at the start of the thirteenth. The book also reaffirms the importance of high politics in English history. No proper understanding of the wider aspects of medieval history (social, economic, cultural) is possible without a firm grounding in political events, and this book covers these themes in depth.

The book delves into the political and religious transformations in Western Europe from the tenth to the thirteenth centuries, highlighting how dominant nation-states and religious institutions arose from the chaos of the post-Carolingian era. It provides insights into the interplay between power and faith during this pivotal period, illustrating the foundations of modern governance and religious authority.