England In The Later Middle Ages 2nd Edition May 2026

The scholarly community has long recognized Keen's achievement in making this "perceptive and coherent" interpretation of a diverse age.

“Keen writes concisely and well, drawing upon a range of authoritative sources to summarize the main developments throughout the Later Middle Ages.” Amazon.com.au England in the Later Middle Ages 2nd Edition

: The second edition includes updated discussions in each chapter regarding historical research from the decade preceding its 2003 release. Maurice Keen's is widely regarded as a seminal

: Reviewers frequently highlight Keen’s "commanding precis," noting that he summarizes major thematic developments without losing the reader in excessive detail. England in the Later Middle Ages 2nd Edition

Maurice Keen's is widely regarded as a seminal political history that serves as a cornerstone for students of the period spanning 1290 to 1485. First published in 1973 and updated in 2003, it is praised for its ability to synthesize a complex era defined by the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses into a coherent and accessible narrative. Core Strengths

: The book includes a rewritten introduction and useful bibliographies for further reading at the end of each chapter, making it a "very useful resource" for research. Critical Perspective

“As possibly the best existing synthesis of the period from 1290 to 1485, it will undoubtedly be recognised as a notable achievement in English historical scholarship.” Barnes & Noble