A Chronology of Medieval British History 1066-1307 covers events in British history, starting with the arrival of the new Norman ruling dynasty which 'connected' British politics, culture, religion and society more closely to mainland Europe, and ending with Edward I's death and Robert Bruce's revolt in 1307.
The book is designed as a year-by-year guide to political, military, religious and cultural developments, centred on the states within the British Isles - England, Scotland, the Welsh states until annexation in 1282, and Ireland until conquest in the 1170s. Throughout the book, a detailed but succinct narrative of events is provided, clearly explaining what happened and when. The relevant sources and the latest academic studies for each period are listed, and any difficulties relating to the dating, accuracy and interpretation of records are identified.
Comprehensive and accessible, A Chronology of Medieval British History 1066-1307 will be of great use to students of medieval British and European history.
Dr Timothy Venning is a freelance researcher and author. He studied history at Kings College, London to PhD level, winning the London University History Prize in 1979. He has written articles for the Dictionary of National Biography, as well as a book on Oliver Cromwell and reference works on British office-holders and the chronology of the Byzantine Empire. He also contributes to major biographical publications and his research forms the basis for many other publications.