Medieval England - 9780415119153

Taylor & Francis

Platt draws equally from the works of historians and archaeologists to put forward a stimulating and illuminating characterisation of the period. Handsomely produced and generously illlustrated. > By drawing equally on the work of historians and archaeologists, Colin Platt puts forward a view of English medieval society in which there is much that is new and unexpected. Medieval England brings together a wide range of themes, from castle and palace to peasant hovel, from the great cathedrals and monasteries to the parish churches and `alien' cells. The book is fully illustrated, the pictures being an integral part of the text.For this re-issue Professor Platt has written a new preface which updates the work with a survay of archaeological and historical developments in the last decade. > Preface and Acknowledgments, Preface to the I994 Edition I The Anglo-Norman Settlement 2 Economic Growth 3 Set-back 4 After the Black Death 5 Stability at a Reduced Level: the Church 6 Conspicut