Thirteenth Century England X: Proceedings of the Durham Conference, 2003
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As in previous volumes of this well-established series, most papers are concerned with the political, social, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical history of England during a 'long' thirteenth century c 1180 - c 1330]. Thirteenth Century England X contains papers on crown finances Nick Barratt], grants of markets and fairs Emilia Jamroziak], royal stewards of alien origin Michael Ray], the aftermath of the Barons' War Susan Stewart], the readership of Wace's Roman de Brut Fran oise Le Saux], Robert de Chaury bishop of Carlisle Henry Summerson], authority in Yorkshire nunneries Janet Burton], and taxation and settlement in Devon Harold Fox]. There are three papers on various aspects of the reign of Edward II and its aftermath David Crook, Alistair Tebbit and Seymour Phillips]. The volume also follows the tradition of the series by looking beyond England, with papers on the role of Joan, wife of Llywelyn the Great in Anglo-Welsh relations Louise J. Wilkinson], on the city of Dublin's relations with the crown Se n Duffy], and on English landholding in Ireland Beth Hartland]. The continental connection is represented by a comparison of aspects of English and French kingship in the time of Henry III and Louis IX David Carpenter].
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