Social Attitudes and Political Structures

by Tim Thornton (Editor)

This volume includes papers on political, religious, social and economic history and the history of ideas during the 15th century. The papers challenge existing conceptions and open new avenues of discussion on longstanding debates. Themes covered include parliaments and their relationships with the monarchs of the period, both in Scotland and in England; queens and their role in the 15th century English polity; the ideas that lay behind the English claims to the French throne, and the rituals of peace-making in the Hundred Years War. Debates over the importance of lordship and service are also touched upon, in a paper which examines Lord Hastings' retainers in the defence of Calais, while another chapter discusses the local politics of a small Welsh marcher lordship. The crucial subject of Lancastrian government finances in the 1450s also receives a fresh examination. In religious history, papers examine the activity of monastic propagandists and the religious life of cathedrals through the activity of fraternities based in them. There are also considerations of a noble widow, and of the 15th century rural economy.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

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Not to be confused with Philosopher/Psychologist Tim Thornton, Writer/Musician Tim Thornton or Yachting/IT expert Tim Thornton.

Dr Tim Thornton teaches at the University of Huddersfield where he is head of department, History, English, Languages and Media.