England and its rulers, 1066-1307 (3rd ed)

"England and its Rulers" has established itself as the most attractive and authoritative account of English history from 1066.

It brings the chronicle sources to life and makes original assessments of the kings and political events.

Examining a period in which England was dominated by successive waves of foreign rulers, the book emphasizes how the Norman Conquest was followed by the Angevin Empire and then by the Poitevin ministers and favorites brought in by King John and Henry III.

The book includes coverage of the reign of Edward I (1272-1307), which considers his wars in Wales and Scotland and reassesses his character and achievements.

The identity of British culture is analyzed in the light of these strong external influences.

For this third edition, three new chapters have been added which examine the social and economic history of the period, particularly focusing on the creation of wealth, the rise of the aristocracy and the chronicling of a British as opposed to an exclusively English history.

The bibliography and suggested further reading sections have been fully updated, while additions and amendments have been made throughout.