Medieval Foundations of England

by G.O. Sayles

A history of ideas in action, The Medieval Foundations of England covers a period of a thousand years of historical development--social, economic, ecclesiastical, and cultural as well as political. The fundamental problems of medieval life in England are discussed in relation to the recent research.

Genres: History

482 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[Sam Aird · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many chapters were interesting, some were so dry that I needed drinks breaks

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Assigned reading for first semester history of England course in college back in the day. Excellent survey of English history from the end of Roman times up to the late Middle Ages. The development of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and the rise of Wessex; The Danish and Norman conquests; the Norman & Plantagenet kings, the beginnings of parliament. Sources for this history are also discussed, as are social, economic, religious and intellectual developments.